How far is Charlottesville, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
75 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast
55 m · 6 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
669 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on Avon Street
1400 ft · 54 sec · Avon Street
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Turn left onto Monticello Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1818 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Charlottesville 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
Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlottesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Charlottesville and 34.1 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlottesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
Kemper Street station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 55.97 mi (90.07 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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