How far is Lynchburg, VA from Farmville, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Farmville, VA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Farmville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Farmville.
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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
12.2 mi · 15 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3145 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto South Street
60 m · 11 sec · South Street
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Turn uturn
62 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Farmville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond Highway
Turn left onto Richmond Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Farmville?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Lynchburg and 24.2 miles from Farmville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
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 Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.47 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,842 |
| Coordinates | 37.3021000, -78.3919400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmville (-78.39194, 37.3021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
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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