How far is Lynchburg, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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City in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2618 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
638 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
1143 ft · 18 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Continue on Amherst Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway
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Turn right onto Amelon Expressway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway
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Continue on South Amherst Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway
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Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on Monacan Trail
20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail
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Take the exit slight right
882 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Emmet Street North
2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking
686 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Nutley Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Nutley Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard
5.5 mi · 10 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Arlington Boulevard Service Road
851 ft · 31 sec · Arlington Boulevard Service Road
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Turn slight right onto Leesburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn slight right onto VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
736 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
117 m · 12 sec · Columbia Pike
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Continue on Columbia Pike
132 m · 18 sec · Columbia Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seminole Trail
Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Baileys Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Baileys Crossroads?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Lynchburg and 86.8 miles from Baileys Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Baileys Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 147.69 mi (237.69 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baileys Crossroads
Census designated place
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 38.8503900, -77.1297000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)
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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