How far is Smithfield, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Smithfield and Lynchburg is 141.38 miles (227.53 km).
Flight distance from Smithfield, VA to Lynchburg, VA is 141.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Smithfield to Lynchburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Smithfield, Virginia to Lynchburg, Virginia is: 169.33 miles (272.51 km) by car.
Driving from Smithfield to Lynchburg will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Smithfield
Town in Virginia
| Population | 8615 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°58'57"N 76°37'52"W |
| Latitude | 36.9823700 |
| Longitude | -76.6310700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Smithfield and Lynchburg
The distance between Smithfield and Lynchburg is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 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 Smithfield and Lynchburg. The current time is 08:45:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.62 liters (5.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Smithfield and Lynchburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Smithfield to Lynchburg is $19.84 (diesel $25.65).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $19.84 | $22.48 | $24.59 | $25.65 |
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 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Smithfield and Lynchburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
