How far is Lynchburg, VA from Orange County, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Orange County, VA is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Orange County.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2618 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
638 ft · 16 sec
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4
Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
1143 ft · 18 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Continue on Amherst Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway
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Turn right onto Amelon Expressway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway
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Continue on South Amherst Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway
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Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on Monacan Trail
16.2 mi · 20 min · Monacan Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
136 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Road
2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Constitution Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn right onto Kendall Road
1 mi · 3 min · Kendall Road
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Turn left onto Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 53 sec · Bickers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bickers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Orange County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Orange County?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Lynchburg and 49.6 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynchburg and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 84.28 mi (135.63 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-78.01349, 38.24624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $21.80 | $43.61 |
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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