How far is Lynchburg, VA from Kings Park West, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Kings Park West, VA is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
165.08 mi
03h 45m
Flight
139.42 mi
224.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.42 mi
Kilometers
224.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.08 mi
Kilometers
265.67 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kings Park West
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Fri, Oct 16, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-10-15T21:19
Arrive Kings Park West
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
Stanardsville
VA

Town in Virginia

From Lynchburg
82.5 mi
01h 52m
To Kings Park West
82.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Kings Park West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Kings Park West.

  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

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 286 South: Springfield

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 620 East, SR 620 West: Mott Center, Patriot Park, George Mason University, EagleBank Arena, Center For The Arts

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Braddock Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Braddock Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Roberts Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Roberts Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    1698 ft · 53 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left

    29 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    111 m · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Kings Park West.

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 21%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 14%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Monacan Trail
20.3 mi · 12%
US 15 North
11.7 mi · 7%
I 66 East
11.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Seminole Trail

Continue on Seminole Trail

33.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanardsville
01h 52m from Lynchburg
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Kings Park West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Kings Park West?

The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Lynchburg and 82.6 miles from Kings Park West.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Kings Park West.

Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

30 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

44 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

58 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

86 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Kings Park West. Straight-line distance: 139.42 mi (224.38 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 Kings Park West

This Fairfax County community is situated in Northern Virginia, approximately 20 miles west of Washington, D.

Population0
Coordinates38.8144300, -77.2958200
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Kings Park West (-77.29582, 38.81443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.63 $26.96 $53.92
Premium $5.01 $29.18 $58.35
Diesel $6.21 $36.15 $72.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Kings Park West. The current time is 21:19:19.

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.