How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Highland Springs, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Highland Springs, VA is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Highland Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Highland Springs.
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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 1 toward Langhorne Road
21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road
713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road
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Continue on Campbell Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
18.1 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James 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 Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
1735 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
930 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1489 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
620 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Road
5 m · 1 sec · Nine Mile Road
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Continue on Nine Mile Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Nine Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Holly Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Highland Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Highland Springs?
The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from West Lynchburg and 61.6 miles from Highland Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Lynchburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Highland Springs. Straight-line distance: 101.94 mi (164.05 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 Highland Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 15,711 |
| Coordinates | 37.5459800, -77.3277600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Springs (-77.32776, 37.54598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
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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