How far is Williamsburg, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Jamestown Road
4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
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Turn left onto South Boundary Street
37 m · 4 sec · South Boundary Street
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Continue on North Boundary Street
897 ft · 33 sec · North Boundary Street
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Turn right onto Scotland Street
145 m · 20 sec · Scotland Street
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Turn left onto North Henry Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Henry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Capitol Landing Road
3181 ft · 1 min · Capitol Landing Road
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Take the ramp straight
1127 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
1026 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street
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Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
596 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
791 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
1625 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · 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 West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
18 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Langhorne Road
706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and West Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Capitol Landing Road
Merge slight left
45 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Williamsburg and 87.6 miles from West Lynchburg.
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 33.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
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 Williamsburg and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 136.03 mi (218.92 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,259 |
| Coordinates | 37.2707000, -76.7074600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 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 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
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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