How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Williamsburg, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Williamsburg, VA is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.72 mi
03h 32m
Flight
136.03 mi
218.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.03 mi
Kilometers
218.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.72 mi
Kilometers
268.31 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lynchburg
2026-04-15T01:03
Arrive Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lynchburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
VA

Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

From West Lynchburg
83.3 mi
01h 46m
To Williamsburg
83.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Williamsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Williamsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Langhorne Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road

    713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 53 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg

    902 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Capitol Landing Road

    2649 ft · 43 sec · Capitol Landing Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Scotland Street

    833 ft · 33 sec · Scotland Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Armistead Avenue

    626 ft · 25 sec · Armistead Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Richmond Road

    646 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Boundary Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Boundary Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Jamestown Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Williamsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
47.8 mi · 29%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 22%
Richmond Highway
18.1 mi · 11%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 7%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 5%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 46m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Williamsburg?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from West Lynchburg and 83.5 miles from Williamsburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

56 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

63 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 136.03 mi (218.92 km).

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#1 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population15,259
Coordinates37.2707000, -76.7074600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lynchburg (-79.17808, 37.4032)
End: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.04 $52.09
Premium $4.78 $28.09 $56.19
Diesel $5.62 $33.07 $66.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lynchburg and Williamsburg. The current time is 01:03:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.