How far is Lynchburg, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
130.64 mi
03h 05m
Flight
110.42 mi
177.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.42 mi
Kilometers
177.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.64 mi
Kilometers
210.25 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Mon, Jun 1, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Mon, Jun 1, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Fredericksburg
Mon, Jun 1, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 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
Charlottesville
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Lynchburg
65.3 mi
01h 32m
To Fredericksburg
65.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Plank Road

  26. 26

    Continue on William Street

    3238 ft · 1 min · William Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto William Street

    591 ft · 22 sec · William Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Hanover Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Street

  29. 29

    Continue on George Street

    1082 ft · 37 sec · George Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Prince Edward Street

    122 m · 15 sec · Prince Edward Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto William Street

    660 ft · 27 sec · William Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Princess Anne Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Monacan Trail
16.2 mi · 12%
Plank Road
13.4 mi · 10%
Gordon Avenue
9.73 mi · 7%
South Amherst Highway
8.81 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Nelson Highway

Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlottesville
01h 32m from Lynchburg
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Lynchburg and 65.4 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynchburg and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

1 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

54 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

92 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 110.42 mi (177.7 km).

Lynchburg

#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Fredericksburg

#2 Fredericksburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population29,492
Coordinates38.3031800, -77.4605400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.52
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.26 $36.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.42 $40.84
Premium $4.78 $22.03 $44.05
Diesel $5.62 $25.93 $51.85

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Fredericksburg. The current time is 16:17:12.

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.