How far is Lynchburg, VA from Rose Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Rose Hill, VA is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Rose Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Rose Hill.
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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
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
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn right onto Germanna Highway
698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway
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Continue on Plank Road
12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 613: Franconia
2499 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Van Dorn Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Van Dorn Street
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Turn left onto Franconia Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Franconia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franconia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Rose Hill.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Rose Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Rose Hill?
The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 86.1 miles from Lynchburg and 86.2 miles from Rose Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 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 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Rose Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Rose Hill. Straight-line distance: 145.6 mi (234.32 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rose Hill
City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 38.7887200, -77.1127600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Hill (-77.11276, 38.78872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.19 | $68.39 |
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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