How far is Front Royal, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Front Royal, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Front Royal and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Front Royal and Lynchburg.
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Start on the route
71 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lee Street
105 m · 20 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2082 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stonewall Drive
553 ft · 18 sec · East Stonewall Drive
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Turn right onto North Commerce Avenue
2061 ft · 52 sec · North Commerce Avenue
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Continue on Remount Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Remount Road
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Continue on Zachary Taylor Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Sperryville Pike
543 ft · 26 sec · Sperryville Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sperryville Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Sperryville Pike
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Turn right onto F.T. Valley Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · F.T. Valley Road
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Continue on South F T Valley Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · South F T Valley Road
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Continue on North Blue Ridge Turnpike
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Blue Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto South Seminole Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Seminole Trail
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 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
1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront
151 m · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · 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 Front Royal and 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.
US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 01h 16m
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 Front Royal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Front Royal to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 68.9 miles from Front Royal and 69.1 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Front Royal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Front Royal and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.68 km).
#1 Front Royal
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.9181700, -78.1944400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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