How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Merrifield, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Merrifield, VA is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Merrifield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Merrifield.
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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
20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail
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Take the exit slight right
882 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Emmet Street North
2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking
686 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Nutley Street
1661 ft · 53 sec · Nutley Street
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Turn left onto Route 29
2 mi · 4 min · Route 29
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Turn right onto Gallows Road
736 ft · 26 sec · Gallows Road
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Continue on Gallows Road
714 ft · 24 sec · Gallows Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gallows Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Merrifield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seminole Trail
Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
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 Mostly Sunny near Merrifield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Merrifield?
The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from West Lynchburg and 84.8 miles from Merrifield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Merrifield.
Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville
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 Stanardsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Merrifield. Straight-line distance: 146.87 mi (236.37 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 Merrifield
Census designated place
| Population | 15,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.8742800, -77.2269300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrifield (-77.22693, 38.87428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
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 18, 2026
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