How far is Lynchburg, VA from West Springfield, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to West Springfield, VA is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.28 mi
03h 51m
Flight
140.45 mi
226.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.28 mi
Kilometers
270.82 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Wed, May 13, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Wed, May 13, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-05-13T08:08
Arrive West Springfield
Wed, May 13, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Lynchburg
84.1 mi
01h 55m
To West Springfield
84.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and West Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and West Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2618 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway

    1143 ft · 18 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Amherst Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Amelon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 29 North

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Amherst Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Monacan Trail

    16.2 mi · 20 min · Monacan Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Newington, Fort Belvoir

    1291 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 95 South, I 95 North

    54 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Rolling Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rolling Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bellamy Avenue

    1160 ft · 52 sec · Bellamy Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Greeley Boulevard

    792 ft · 27 sec · Greeley Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Caneel Court

    989 ft · 43 sec · Caneel Court

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caneel Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and West Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
36.3 mi · 22%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Monacan Trail
16.2 mi · 10%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 8%
Gordon Avenue
9.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 55m from Lynchburg
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynchburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 84.1 miles from Lynchburg and 84.2 miles from West Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 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 Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

29 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

41 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

66 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

75 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 140.45 mi (226.03 km).

Lynchburg

#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population22,460
Coordinates38.7726100, -77.2210900
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: West Springfield (-77.22109, 38.77261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.31 $52.62
Premium $4.78 $28.38 $56.76
Diesel $5.62 $33.41 $66.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and West Springfield. The current time is 08:08:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.