How far is Lynchburg, VA from Fort Hunt, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.27 mi
03h 59m
Flight
145.45 mi
234.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.45 mi
Kilometers
234.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.27 mi
Kilometers
275.64 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hunt
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Fort Hunt
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

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

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.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Lynchburg
85.6 mi
01h 59m
To Fort Hunt
85.7 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Fort Hunt.

  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

    16.2 mi · 20 min · Monacan Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

    2913 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Richmond Highway

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Sherwood Hall Lane

    2300 ft · 58 sec · Sherwood Hall Lane

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Parkers Lane

    2490 ft · 1 min · Parkers Lane

  35. 35

    Continue on Collingwood Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Collingwood Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    76 m · 20 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
31.1 mi · 18%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Monacan Trail
16.2 mi · 9%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 7%
Gordon Avenue
9.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 59m from Lynchburg
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hunt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Fort Hunt?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Lynchburg and 85.7 miles from Fort Hunt.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.92 one way or $47.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

29 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

41 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

66 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

75 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Fort Hunt. Straight-line distance: 145.45 mi (234.08 km).

Lynchburg

#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Fort Hunt

#2 Fort Hunt

Census designated place

Population16,045
Coordinates38.7328900, -77.0580300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Fort Hunt (-77.05803, 38.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $23.92
Round trip
$47.85
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.92 $47.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.78 $28.86 $57.72
Diesel $5.62 $33.97 $67.94

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

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Fort Hunt. The current time is 23:58:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.