How far is Hampton, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.56 mi
03h 14m
Flight
156.15 mi
251.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.15 mi
Kilometers
251.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.56 mi
Kilometers
313.11 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Hampton
93.1 mi
01h 37m
To Lynchburg
101.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West

    1724 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street

  15. 15

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

    2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · South 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Canal Street

    924 ft · 39 sec · East Canal Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

    596 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Powhite Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    791 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    16.4 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Street

    796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  36. 36

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

    1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Church Street

    111 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
71.6 mi · 37%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 19%
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 8%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 5%
Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 5%
Mount Rush Highway
8.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

69.1 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 37m from Hampton
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Hampton and 101.5 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 156.15 mi (251.3 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $27.21
Round trip
$54.42
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.21 $54.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.43 $60.85
Premium $4.78 $32.82 $65.65
Diesel $5.62 $38.64 $77.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Lynchburg. The current time is 05:11:19.

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.