How far is Cherry Hill, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.77 mi
03h 06m
Flight
129.64 mi
208.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.64 mi
Kilometers
208.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.77 mi
Kilometers
263.57 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Sat, Nov 7, 4:15 PM EST
Return by in Cherry Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 7:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-11-07T13:09
Arrive Lynchburg
Sat, Nov 7, 4:15 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Hill
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Cherry Hill
78.1 mi
01h 33m
To Lynchburg
85.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Hill and Lynchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on River Heritage Boulevard

    120 m · 19 sec · River Heritage Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thoroughgood Drive

    1369 ft · 38 sec · Thoroughgood Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Potomac Shores Parkway

    89 m · 6 sec · Potomac Shores Parkway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Potomac Shores Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dumfries Road

    1615 ft · 36 sec · Dumfries Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    2199 ft · 42 sec · Dumfries Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2460 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    534 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    152 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street

  19. 19

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Gordon Avenue

    817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue

    37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Richmond Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1456 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  32. 32

    Turn left

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Lynchburg Expressway

    1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront

    151 m · 28 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront

    36 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Hill and Lynchburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
58.2 mi · 36%
I 95 South
22.4 mi · 14%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Plank Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 5%
James Madison Highway
7.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 33m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Cherry Hill and 85.7 miles from Lynchburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Hill and Mostly Clear near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

29 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

41 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

66 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

75 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 129.64 mi (208.64 km).

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#1 Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5698400, -77.2669300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Hill Road (-77.266934, 38.569874)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$44.99
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.50 $44.99
Mid-grade $4.39 $25.40 $50.79
Premium $4.80 $27.73 $55.45
Diesel $6.18 $35.71 $71.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Hill and Lynchburg. The current time is 13:09:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.