How far is Williamsburg, NY from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, NY to Lynchburg, VA is about 407.9 miles (656.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, 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 Williamsburg and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Lynchburg.
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Start on North 6th Street
826 ft · 46 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Roebling Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Roebling Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Williamsburg Bridge
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Williamsburg Bridge
882 ft · 22 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Broome Street
1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street
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Continue on Watts Street
882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
117 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.9 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1193 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1760 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 9: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park, Wilmington
146 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park
885 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1838 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
11.6 mi · 14 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41.3 mi · 48 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
953 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old Town Connector
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector
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Turn left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront
151 m · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and Lynchburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 407.9 miles (656.5 km) and usually takes 08h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.4 miles from Williamsburg and 204.4 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.01 one way or $128.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 359.73 mi (578.93 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.9534700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 656 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $4.45 | $64.01 | $128.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $71.69 | $143.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $77.45 | $154.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $93.66 | $187.33 |
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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