How far is Petersburg, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Lynchburg is 119.06 miles (191.62 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Lynchburg, VA is 119.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Lynchburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Lynchburg, Virginia is: 166.09 miles (267.29 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Lynchburg will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. Lynchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites
| Population | 81561 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°24'50"N 79°8'32"W |
| Latitude | 37.4137500 |
| Longitude | -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lynchburg: 10th Street (-79.142183,37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Lynchburg
The distance between Petersburg and Lynchburg is 267 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Petersburg and Lynchburg. The current time is 12:12:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.19 liters (5.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Lynchburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Lynchburg is $19.46 (diesel $25.15).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $19.46 | $22.05 | $24.12 | $25.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Lynchburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
