How far is Lynchburg, VA from Purcellville, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Purcellville, VA is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Purcellville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Purcellville.
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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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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
16.1 mi · 20 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto River Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Afton Mountain Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Afton Mountain Road
2031 ft · 38 sec · Afton Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Continue on Three Notched Mountain Highway
1700 ft · 47 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto I-64
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-64 West: Staunton
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester
2481 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Round Hill, Purcellville
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Loudoun Street
3222 ft · 56 sec · East Loudoun Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Purcellville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcellville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Purcellville?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Lynchburg and 93.8 miles from Purcellville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcellville.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg
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 Harrisonburg.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Purcellville. Straight-line distance: 142.01 mi (228.54 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Purcellville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 10,285 |
| Coordinates | 39.1367700, -77.7147200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purcellville (-77.71472, 39.13677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.63 | $63.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
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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