How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Mechanicsville, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Mechanicsville, VA is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 39m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Mechanicsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Mechanicsville.
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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
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 627 West: Meadowbridge Road
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Meadowbridge Road
525 ft · 12 sec · Meadowbridge Road
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Full View Avenue
943 ft · 41 sec · Full View Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Full View Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Mechanicsville.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Sunny near Mechanicsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Mechanicsville?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 62.2 miles from West Lynchburg and 62.3 miles from Mechanicsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Sunny near Mechanicsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Mechanicsville. Straight-line distance: 99.94 mi (160.83 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 Mechanicsville
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 36,348 |
| Coordinates | 37.6087600, -77.3733100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanicsville (-77.37331, 37.60876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
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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