How far is Broadlands, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadlands and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadlands and Lynchburg.
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Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive
36 m · 6 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
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Turn right onto Truro Parish Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Truro Parish Drive
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Turn left onto Belmont Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road
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Continue on Northstar Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Little River Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike
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Continue on Little River Turnpike
31 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Little River Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little River Turnpike
41 m · 4 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
2124 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Howsers Branch Drive
57 m · 7 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive
1869 ft · 47 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
62 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old Town Connector
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector
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Turn left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront
151 m · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadlands and Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Broadlands and Mostly Clear near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broadlands to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Broadlands and 82.9 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broadlands and Mostly Clear near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stanardsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broadlands and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 141.56 mi (227.82 km).
#1 Broadlands
Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181600, -77.5202700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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