How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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 10m.
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
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Fredericksburg.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Continue on Park Avenue
1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1078 ft · 33 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Kemper Street
3128 ft · 2 min · Kemper Street
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Turn left onto US 29 Business North: Charlottesville
757 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Continue on Amherst Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway
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Turn right onto Amelon Expressway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway
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Continue on South Amherst Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway
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Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on Monacan Trail
16.2 mi · 20 min · Monacan Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
136 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Road
2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn right onto Germanna Highway
698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway
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Continue on Plank Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Plank Road
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Continue on William Street
3238 ft · 1 min · William Street
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Turn left onto William Street
591 ft · 22 sec · William Street
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Turn slight right onto Hanover Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on George Street
1082 ft · 37 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
122 m · 15 sec · Prince Edward Street
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Turn right onto William Street
660 ft · 27 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto Princess Anne Street
17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Fredericksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas Nelson Highway
Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
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 leaving West Lynchburg and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from West Lynchburg and 66.5 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.98 km).
#1 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.38 | $52.75 |
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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