How far is Lakeside, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Lakeside, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.43 mi
02h 07m
Flight
92.25 mi
148.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.25 mi
Kilometers
148.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.43 mi
Kilometers
211.51 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Fri, Nov 6, 6:38 PM EST
Return by in Lakeside
Fri, Nov 6, 8:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-11-06T16:31
Arrive Lynchburg
Fri, Nov 6, 6:38 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
9:30 PM EST
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
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Lakeside
57.5 mi
01h 03m
To Lynchburg
73.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Croft Street

    1440 ft · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dumbarton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Dumbarton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Staples Mill Road

    1207 ft · 31 sec · Staples Mill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2167 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland

    1026 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oilville Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Oilville Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fairground Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maidens Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Anderson Highway

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  16. 16

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

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    16.4 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

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

    1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Church Street

    111 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 19%
I 64 West
18 mi · 14%
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 12%
Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 9%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 8%
Mount Rush Highway
8.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Turn right onto Anderson Highway

24.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 03m from Lakeside
Leave By
2:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Lakeside and 73.9 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 92.25 mi (148.46 km).

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#1 Lakeside

Lakeside is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6076500, -77.4769300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Croft Street (-77.476684, 37.607671)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $18.17
Round trip
$36.35
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $18.17 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.41 $20.48 $40.96
Premium $4.82 $22.37 $44.74
Diesel $6.20 $28.75 $57.50

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeside and Lynchburg. The current time is 16:31:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.