How far is Manassas Park, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas Park, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 55m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas Park and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas Park and Lynchburg.
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Start on Manassas Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Manassas Drive
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Turn left onto Lomond Drive
1904 ft · 1 min · Lomond Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lomond South Drive
566 ft · 21 sec · Lomond South Drive
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Turn right onto Westmoreland Avenue
1036 ft · 37 sec · Westmoreland Avenue
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Turn right onto Spotsylvania Street
713 ft · 32 sec · Spotsylvania Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street
83 m · 11 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto Rolling Road
2698 ft · 2 min · Rolling Road
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Turn right onto Sudley Road
1568 ft · 37 sec · Sudley Road
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Turn left onto Godwin Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Godwin Drive
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Turn right onto Nokesville Road
7 mi · 11 min · Nokesville Road
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Continue on Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old Town Connector
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector
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Turn left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront
151 m · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas Park and Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Manassas Park and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas Park to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Manassas Park and 75.4 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Manassas Park and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas Park and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 131.27 mi (211.26 km).
#1 Manassas Park
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.7840000, -77.4697100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.39 | $46.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
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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