How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Hopewell, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.2 mi
02h 40m
Flight
104.07 mi
167.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.07 mi
Kilometers
167.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.2 mi
Kilometers
195.06 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Fri, Apr 24, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 24, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lynchburg
2026-04-24T09:44
Arrive Hopewell
Fri, Apr 24, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lynchburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burkeville
VA

Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States

From West Lynchburg
60.5 mi
01h 20m
To Hopewell
60.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Hopewell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Hopewell.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Langhorne Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road

    713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    29.6 mi · 37 min · Richmond Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Prince Edward Highway

    24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    19 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

    1577 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Randolph Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Randolph Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Hopewell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Highway
29.6 mi · 24%
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 20%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 14%
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 11%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

29.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burkeville
01h 20m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving West Lynchburg and Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Hopewell?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from West Lynchburg and 60.7 miles from Hopewell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around West Lynchburg and Sunny near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Burkeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burkeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burkeville.

RAIL

Petersburg station

69 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

78 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

78 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Kemper Street station

88 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 104.07 mi (167.49 km).

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#1 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Hopewell

#2 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,378
Coordinates37.3043200, -77.2872000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lynchburg (-79.17808, 37.4032)
End: Hopewell (-77.2872, 37.30432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lynchburg and Hopewell. The current time is 09:44:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.