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.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Third Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Third Street
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Turn left onto Sheppards Road
139 m · 12 sec · Sheppards Road
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Keep slight right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
18.6 mi · 23 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Washington Street
796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
111 m · 15 sec · 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 Farmville and Lynchburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.47 km).
#1 Farmville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,842 |
| Coordinates | 37.3021000, -78.3919400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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