How far is Lynchburg, VA from Huntington, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Huntington, VA is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.2 mi
03h 57m
Flight
147.49 mi
237.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.49 mi
Kilometers
237.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.2 mi
Kilometers
280.35 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, Nov 8, 7:39 PM EST
Return by in Lynchburg
Sun, Nov 8, 11:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Huntington
Sun, Nov 8, 7:39 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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

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
87.1 mi
01h 58m
To Huntington
87.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35 mi · 41 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2650 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road

    698 ft · 17 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Huntington Avenue

    2151 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Huntington Avenue

    2915 ft · 2 min · Huntington Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Blaine Drive

    606 ft · 29 sec · Blaine Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Fairview Terrace

    4 m · 1 sec · Fairview Terrace

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 26%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
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

35 mi · 00h 41m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 58m from Lynchburg
Leave By
9:04 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 87.1 miles from Lynchburg and 87.1 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Huntington.

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 Huntington. Straight-line distance: 147.49 mi (237.37 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 Huntington

Huntington is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7923400, -77.0708100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Huntington (-77.07081, 38.79234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.63
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $23.81 $47.63
Mid-grade $4.37 $26.86 $53.71
Premium $4.78 $29.40 $58.81
Diesel $6.17 $37.93 $75.85

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Huntington. The current time is 15:41:31.

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.