How far is Lynchburg, VA from Broadlands, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Broadlands, VA is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Broadlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Broadlands.
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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
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Howsers Branch Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive
1866 ft · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike
2 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
2134 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike
26 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Little River Turnpike
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Turn left onto Northstar Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard
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Continue on Belmont Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Truro Parish Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Truro Parish Drive
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Turn left onto Chickacoan Trail Drive
50 m · 6 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Broadlands.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Broadlands?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Lynchburg and 82.8 miles from Broadlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.
Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville
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 Stanardsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Broadlands. Straight-line distance: 141.56 mi (227.82 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broadlands
Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181600, -77.5202700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadlands (-77.52027, 39.01816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.84 | $65.69 |
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 · Apr 15, 2026
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