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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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 32m.
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.
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
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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.
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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
18.1 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
1735 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
930 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1489 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg
902 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Capitol Landing Road
2649 ft · 43 sec · Capitol Landing Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Scotland Street
833 ft · 33 sec · Scotland Street
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Turn left onto Armistead Avenue
626 ft · 25 sec · Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
646 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto South Boundary Street
32 m · 5 sec · South Boundary Street
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Turn right onto Jamestown Road
4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
Charlottesville Union Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 136.03 mi (218.92 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 Williamsburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,259 |
| Coordinates | 37.2707000, -76.7074600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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