How far is Colonial Heights, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and West Lynchburg.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ellerslie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Ellerslie Avenue
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Turn right onto Conduit Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Conduit Road
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Turn left onto West Roslyn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Roslyn Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Langhorne Road
706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Heights and West 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.
West Colonial Trail Highway
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colonial Heights and Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Colonial Heights and 60.4 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Heights and Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Burkeville
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 Burkeville.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 97.73 mi (157.28 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
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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