How far is Fredericksburg, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Princess Anne Street
105 m · 16 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Turn right onto George Street
1340 ft · 44 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barton Street
60 m · 7 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right onto George Street
101 m · 9 sec · George Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto High Street
67 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto William Street
734 ft · 25 sec · William Street
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Continue on William Street
1256 ft · 32 sec · William Street
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Take the exit right toward US 1 South, Massaponax
106 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Emancipation Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Emancipation Highway
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Continue on Patriot Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Patriot Highway
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Courthouse Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass
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Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
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Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
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Turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
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Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
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Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
834 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road
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Take the ramp right
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 27 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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
556 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kemper Street
2593 ft · 1 min · Kemper Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1085 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
32 m · 6 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 Fredericksburg and West Lynchburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fredericksburg and Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredericksburg to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Fredericksburg and 72.2 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fredericksburg and Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.98 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.03 | $48.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
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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