How far is Hopewell, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
121.01 mi
02h 13m
Flight
104.07 mi
167.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.07 mi
Kilometers
167.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.01 mi
Kilometers
194.74 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 24, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Fri, Apr 24, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-24T08:11
Arrive West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 24, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
60.4 mi
01h 06m
To West Lynchburg
60.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and West 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

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston

    995 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Langhorne Road

    706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell and West 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holly Farms Road
42.5 mi · 35%
Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 17%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burkeville
01h 06m from Hopewell
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopewell and Sunny near West Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 60.4 miles from Hopewell and 60.6 miles from West Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Sunny near West 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 West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 104.07 mi (167.49 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

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

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: East Randolph Road (-77.287128, 37.304397)
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.91
Round trip
$33.83
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.91 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.78 $20.40 $40.80
Diesel $5.62 $24.01 $48.03

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and West Lynchburg. The current time is 08:11:48.

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.