How far is Petersburg, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Petersburg, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
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 03m.
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 in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and West Lynchburg.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
840 ft · 38 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Union Street
805 ft · 18 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Halifax Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Halifax Street
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Continue on Boydton Plank Road
1722 ft · 38 sec · Boydton Plank Road
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Turn left onto Squirrel Level Road
127 m · 10 sec · Squirrel Level Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: South Hill
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Langhorne Road
706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg and West 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.
West Colonial Trail Highway
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain leaving Petersburg and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Petersburg and 59 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.98 one way or $33.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Petersburg and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 98.34 mi (158.27 km).
#1 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2279300, -77.4019300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.12 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
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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