How far is Hopewell, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.42 mi
02h 11m
Flight
102.15 mi
164.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.15 mi
Kilometers
164.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.42 mi
Kilometers
195.41 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Sat, May 30, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-05-30T07:25
Arrive Lynchburg
Sat, May 30, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Burkeville
VA

Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States

From Hopewell
59.4 mi
01h 05m
To Lynchburg
62 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Randolph Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Hundred Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Chesterfield

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    928 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    139 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Richmond Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

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

    1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Church Street

    111 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holly Farms Road
42.5 mi · 35%
Richmond Highway
18.6 mi · 15%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 14%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 12%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 11%
East Hundred Road
6.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Holly Farms Road

Keep slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burkeville
01h 05m from Hopewell
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopewell and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Hopewell and 62 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopewell and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Burkeville

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

69 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

78 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

78 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Kemper Street station

88 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 102.15 mi (164.4 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,378
Coordinates37.3043200, -77.2872000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East Randolph Road (-77.287128, 37.304397)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and Lynchburg. The current time is 07:25:38.

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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.