How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 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 EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Petersburg.
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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
29.6 mi · 37 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
33.3 mi · 41 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 301 North: Washington Street
1195 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto East Washington Street
2029 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Prince Edward Highway
Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Rain near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 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?
Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from West Lynchburg and 59 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.14 one way or $34.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Rain near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Burkeville
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 Burkeville.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 98.34 mi (158.27 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 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2279300, -77.4019300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-77.40193, 37.22793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.12 | $17.14 | $34.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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