How far is Lynchburg, VA from Short Pump, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Short Pump, VA is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Short Pump.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Short Pump.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1676 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
796 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn left onto Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Fairground Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Oilville Road
2073 ft · 41 sec · Oilville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West: Short Pump
1366 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Pump Road
146 m · 15 sec · Pump Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pump Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Short Pump.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Clear near Short Pump.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Short Pump?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Dillwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Lynchburg and 54.1 miles from Short Pump.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Mostly Clear near Short Pump.
Stop Ideas Near Dillwyn
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 Dillwyn.
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Short Pump. Straight-line distance: 85.4 mi (137.43 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Short Pump
Short Pump is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6504200, -77.6124900 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Short Pump (-77.61249, 37.65042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.87 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
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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