How far is Lorton, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Lorton, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorton and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorton and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Sanger Street
94 m · 41 sec · Sanger Street
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Continue on Sanger Street
127 m · 22 sec · Sanger Street
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Turn right onto Lorton Road
158 m · 18 sec · Lorton Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Richmond
1102 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
29.4 mi · 35 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight left
152 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street
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Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on East Gordon Avenue
817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Turn straight onto Richmond Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old Town Connector
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector
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Turn left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
556 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kemper Street
2593 ft · 1 min · Kemper Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1085 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
32 m · 6 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 Lorton 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.
US 29 South
Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lorton and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorton to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Lorton and 91 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorton and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorton and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 139.06 mi (223.8 km).
#1 Lorton
Census designated place
| Population | 18,610 |
| Coordinates | 38.7042800, -77.2277600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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