How far is Waugh, VA from Bedford, VA?
The driving distance from Waugh, VA to Bedford, VA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waugh and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waugh and Bedford.
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Start on Lee Jackson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Turn left onto Big Island Highway
16.8 mi · 25 min · Big Island Highway
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Continue on Longwood Avenue
3043 ft · 55 sec · Longwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Forest Road
54 m · 4 sec · Forest Road
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Continue on Longwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Longwood Avenue
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1458 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
42 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waugh and Bedford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Big Island Highway
Turn left onto Big Island Highway
16.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Waugh and Patchy Fog near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waugh to Bedford?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Waugh and 10.4 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Waugh and Patchy Fog near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Forest
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 Forest.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waugh and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.73 km).
#1 Waugh
Waugh is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5170800, -79.3444800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,644 |
| Coordinates | 37.3343100, -79.5230900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-79.523079, 37.334334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
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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