How far is Purcellville, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Purcellville, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 190.1 miles (306 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purcellville and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcellville and Lynchburg.
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Start on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Loudoun Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Loudoun Street
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Turn left
998 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
4.8 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
2204 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
91 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1533 ft · 37 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Turn right onto Afton Mountain Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn left onto River Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Nelson Highway
16 mi · 20 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on North Amherst Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · North Amherst Highway
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Continue on Monacan Parkway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Monacan Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 29 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 · 10 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 Purcellville 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.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Purcellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Purcellville to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (306 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Purcellville and 95.6 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Purcellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg
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 Harrisonburg.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purcellville and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 142.01 mi (228.54 km).
#1 Purcellville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 10,285 |
| Coordinates | 39.1367700, -77.7147200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
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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