How far is Lynchburg, VA from Timberlake, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Timberlake, VA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Timberlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Timberlake.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business West
803 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Fort Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · Fort Avenue
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Continue on Timberlake Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Timberlake Road
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Continue on Timberlake Road
1280 ft · 31 sec · Timberlake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timberlake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Timberlake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lynchburg Expressway
Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
5.21 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Timberlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Timberlake?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Lynchburg and 5.5 miles from Timberlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Timberlake.
Stop Ideas Near West Lynchburg
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 West Lynchburg.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Timberlake. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.52 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Timberlake
Census designated place
| Population | 12,183 |
| Coordinates | 37.3207000, -79.2575300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timberlake (-79.25753, 37.3207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
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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