How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Montclair, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Montclair, VA is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in 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 Montclair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Montclair.
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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
16.2 mi · 20 min · Monacan Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
136 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Road
2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn right onto Germanna Highway
698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway
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Continue on Plank Road
12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dumfries Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road
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Turn right onto Country Club Drive
671 ft · 25 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Waterway Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Waterway Drive
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Turn left onto Fallstone Place
677 ft · 30 sec · Fallstone Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fallstone Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Montclair.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas Nelson Highway
Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Sunny near Montclair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Montclair?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from West Lynchburg and 78.2 miles from Montclair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lynchburg and Sunny near Montclair.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Montclair. Straight-line distance: 130.3 mi (209.7 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 Montclair
Montclair is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6109500, -77.3397100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montclair (-77.33971, 38.61095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $21.31 | $42.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $26.32 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $33.99 | $67.97 |
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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