How far is Narrows, VA from Glen Lyn, VA?

The driving distance from Narrows, VA to Glen Lyn, VA is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.79 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.86 mi
6.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.86 mi
Kilometers
6.21 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.79 mi
Kilometers
12.54 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Lyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Narrows
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narrows
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Glen Lyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Narrows
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rich Creek
VA

Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States

From Narrows
3.9 mi
00h 06m
To Glen Lyn
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Narrows and Glen Lyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narrows and Glen Lyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Macarthur Lane

    2284 ft · 1 min · Macarthur Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fleshman Street

    636 ft · 34 sec · Fleshman Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Virginia Avenue

    99 m · 17 sec · Old Virginia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Virginia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lurich Road

    662 ft · 21 sec · Lurich Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East River Mountain Road

    1838 ft · 50 sec · East River Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Mountain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narrows and Glen Lyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virginia Avenue
6.67 mi · 86%
Macarthur Lane
0.43 mi · 6%
East River Mountain Road
0.35 mi · 4%
Lurich Road
0.13 mi · 2%
Fleshman Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Old Virginia Avenue
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Virginia Avenue

Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

6.67 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rich Creek
00h 06m from Narrows
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Narrows and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glen Lyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Narrows to Glen Lyn?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Rich Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Narrows and 3.9 miles from Glen Lyn.

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

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Narrows and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glen Lyn.

Stop Ideas Near Rich Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rich Creek, 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 Rich Creek.

RAIL

Hinton

33 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

40 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Alderson

41 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Prince

57 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narrows and Glen Lyn. Straight-line distance: 3.86 mi (6.21 km).

Narrows

#1 Narrows

Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States

Population1,949
Coordinates37.3315100, -80.8111900
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Glen Lyn

#2 Glen Lyn

City in Giles County, Virginia, United States of America

Population97
Coordinates37.3681800, -80.8642500
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Start: Narrows (-80.81119, 37.33151)
End: Glen Lyn (-80.86425, 37.36818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.14
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.07 $2.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.78 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.62 $1.52 $3.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Narrows and Glen Lyn. The current time is 08:03:17.

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.