How far is Laurel, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Laurel, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Old Staples Mill Road
28 m · 8 sec · Old Staples Mill Road
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Turn left onto Hungary Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Hungary Road
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Continue on Gaskins Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gaskins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
1982 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland
1026 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oilville Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Oilville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Fairground Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
18 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Langhorne Road
706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and West 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.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Laurel 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 Laurel to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Laurel and 77.5 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 2:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Laurel and Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 92.96 mi (149.6 km).
#1 Laurel
Laurel is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6429200, -77.5088700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.92 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
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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