How far is Lawrenceville, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
104.92 mi
02h 24m
Flight
84.57 mi
136.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.57 mi
Kilometers
136.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.92 mi
Kilometers
168.85 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Thu, Nov 12, 9:26 AM EST
Return by in Lawrenceville
Thu, Nov 12, 11:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-11-12T07:01
Arrive Lynchburg
Thu, Nov 12, 9:26 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
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
Farmville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Lawrenceville
52.4 mi
01h 12m
To Lynchburg
52.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hicks Street

    3 m · 5 sec · West Hicks Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    614 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    993 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Christanna Highway

    18.8 mi · 27 min · Christanna Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Brunswick Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Brunswick Road

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2732 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Amelia Avenue

    1107 ft · 35 sec · South Amelia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Nottoway Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Old Nottoway Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1175 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Colonial Trail

    7.4 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    18.6 mi · 23 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 Lawrenceville 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 40%
Christanna Highway
18.8 mi · 18%
Richmond Highway
18.6 mi · 18%
East Colonial Trail
7.36 mi · 7%
Old Nottoway Road
5.67 mi · 5%
Brunswick Road
5.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Colonial Trail Highway

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
01h 12m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
1:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Lawrenceville and 52.5 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrenceville and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

69 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

82 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

86 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 84.57 mi (136.1 km).

Lawrenceville

#1 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)
End: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.01 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.4 gal · 28.02 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.33 $16.00 $32.01
Premium $4.75 $17.56 $35.13
Diesel $6.14 $22.70 $45.40

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceville and Lynchburg. The current time is 07:01:23.

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.