How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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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
1165 ft · 32 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lakeside Drive
73 m · 6 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehall Road
1223 ft · 36 sec · Whitehall Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Forest Road
761 ft · 18 sec · Old Forest Road
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Turn left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn left onto Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Continue on Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
3053 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Avenue
2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue
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Turn left onto West 29th Street
1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 79: Linden
1328 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Apple Mountain Road
547 ft · 17 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Turn left onto John Marshall Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Marshall Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Marshall Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Midland Trail
Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny 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 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from West Lynchburg and 84.3 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave
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 Weyers Cave.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 120.67 mi (194.2 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
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-78.05333, 38.90928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.35 | $52.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
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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