How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Lakeside, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Lakeside, VA is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Lakeside.
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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
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Fairground Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Oilville Road
2073 ft · 41 sec · Oilville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Dickens Road, Staples Mill Road
658 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Dickens Road
3068 ft · 1 min · Dickens Road
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Turn left onto Staples Mill Road
825 ft · 23 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Turn right onto Dumbarton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Dumbarton Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Croft Street
1440 ft · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Croft Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Lakeside.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 58.6 miles from West Lynchburg and 58.8 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 94.31 mi (151.77 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 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6076500, -77.4769300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-77.47693, 37.60765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.92 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $18.27 | $36.55 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $25.65 | $51.30 |
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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