How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Lynchburg.
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Start on 25th Street
37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1213 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
21.2 mi · 30 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
93 m · 14 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
924 ft · 39 sec · East Canal Street
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Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
596 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
791 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Washington Street
796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
111 m · 15 sec · 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 Virginia Beach and Lynchburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
69.1 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and 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 Virginia Beach to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Virginia Beach and 101.4 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 178.54 mi (287.34 km).
#1 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.77 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.36 | $70.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
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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