How far is Lynchburg, VA from Countryside, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Countryside, VA is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.92 mi
03h 51m
Flight
146.43 mi
235.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.43 mi
Kilometers
235.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.92 mi
Kilometers
275.07 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Countryside
Mon, Nov 9, 10:52 AM EST
Return by in Lynchburg
Mon, Nov 9, 2:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-11-09T07:01
Arrive Countryside
Mon, Nov 9, 10:52 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
VA

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Lynchburg
85.4 mi
01h 55m
To Countryside
85.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2618 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway

    1143 ft · 18 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Amherst Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Amelon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 29 North

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Amherst Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Monacan Trail

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport

    3109 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 North: Dulles Airport

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Sully Road

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Sully Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 East: Tysons Corner, Falls Church

    2009 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Leesburg Pike

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Countryside Boulevard

    1872 ft · 59 sec · Countryside Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Countryside Boulevard

    120 m · 22 sec · Countryside Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Countryside Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Countryside.

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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 20%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 14%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Monacan Trail
20.3 mi · 12%
Sully Road
13.4 mi · 8%
US 15 North
11.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 55m from Lynchburg
Leave By
9:18 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Countryside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Countryside?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 85.4 miles from Lynchburg and 85.5 miles from Countryside.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Countryside.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

25 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

44 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

70 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Staunton station

76 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Countryside. Straight-line distance: 146.43 mi (235.65 km).

Lynchburg

#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Countryside

Countryside is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0409400, -77.4136000
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Countryside (-77.4136, 39.04094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.70
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $23.35 $46.70
Mid-grade $4.37 $26.33 $52.67
Premium $4.78 $28.83 $57.66
Diesel $6.17 $37.19 $74.37

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Countryside. The current time is 07:01:31.

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.