How far is Lynchburg, VA from Emporia, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Emporia, VA is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Emporia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Emporia.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1676 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
796 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn left onto Richmond Highway
27.9 mi · 35 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
33.3 mi · 41 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Old Nottoway Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Old Nottoway Road
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Continue on Church Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto South Amelia Avenue
1107 ft · 36 sec · South Amelia Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
2732 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Brunswick Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Brunswick Road
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Continue on Christanna Highway
18.8 mi · 27 min · Christanna Highway
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on West Church Street
993 ft · 41 sec · West Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1737 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road
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Take the ramp left
876 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Atlantic Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Emporia
1315 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hicksford Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · Hicksford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hicksford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Emporia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Prince Edward Highway
Continue on Prince Edward Highway
33.3 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Emporia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Emporia?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Lynchburg and 62.8 miles from Emporia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lynchburg and Sunny near Emporia.
Stop Ideas Near Burkeville
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 Burkeville.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Emporia. Straight-line distance: 101.54 mi (163.41 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emporia
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.6859800, -77.5424800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emporia (-77.54248, 36.68598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.17 | $42.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
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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