How far is Farmville, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Farmville, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.52 mi
00h 57m
Flight
41.92 mi
67.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.52 mi
Kilometers
81.3 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Lynchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Appomattox
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Farmville
24 mi
00h 28m
To Lynchburg
26.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmville and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Third Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Third Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sheppards Road

    139 m · 12 sec · Sheppards Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Church Street

    111 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheppards Road
22 mi · 44%
Richmond Highway
18.6 mi · 37%
West Third Street
4.14 mi · 8%
Concord Turnpike
2.87 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.25 mi
Washington Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Sheppards Road

Keep slight right

21.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appomattox
00h 28m from Farmville
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmville and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmville to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Farmville and 26.5 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farmville and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Appomattox

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Appomattox, 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 Appomattox.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

30 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

81 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

91 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Danville

99 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.47 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates37.3021000, -78.3919400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-78.391746, 37.302384)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $4.78 $8.50 $17.01
Diesel $5.62 $10.01 $20.02

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmville and Lynchburg. The current time is 08:24:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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