Origin
Fredericksburg, VA
Morning in Fredericksburg on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredericksburg, VA to West Lynchburg, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
140.7 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredericksburg, VA
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West Lynchburg, VA
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Trip Overview
Fredericksburg, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is 140.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m via US 29 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly on highways, making it a straightforward journey. With a recommended single day for travel, this route is well-suited for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points in Virginia.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Fredericksburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 57.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Courthouse Road | 26.6 mi | 39m |
| I 64 | 24.7 mi | 27m |
| Bibb Store Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Lake Anna Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| New Bridge Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Mansfield Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Old Town Connector | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 57.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg, VA and West Lynchburg, VA.
1
Start on US 1 BUS; US 17 BUS; VA 2
345 ft
·
16 sec
·
Princess Anne Street
2
Turn right onto George Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Barton Street
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
Barton Street
4
Turn right onto George Street
333 ft
·
9 sec
·
George Street
5
Continue on Hanover Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hanover Street
6
Turn right onto High Street
219 ft
·
11 sec
·
High Street
7
Turn left onto VA 3 BUS
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
William Street
8
Continue on VA 3
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
William Street
9
Take the exit
346 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 1 South, Massaponax
10
Turn sharp right onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Emancipation Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Patriot Highway
12
Turn right onto VA 208
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Courthouse Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on VA 208
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Courthouse Bypass
14
Continue on VA 208
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lake Anna Parkway
15
Continue on VA 208
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Courthouse Road
16
Continue on VA 208
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
New Bridge Road
17
Turn right
93 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn left
192 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn right onto US 522; VA 208
294 ft
·
6 sec
·
Zachary Taylor Highway
20
Turn right onto SR 613
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mansfield Road
21
Turn right onto SR 613
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldmine Road
22
Turn left onto SR 628
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Bibb Store Road
23
Continue on SR 628
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fredericksburg Avenue
24
Turn left onto US 33; VA 22
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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East Main Street
25
Turn right onto VA 208
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Courthouse Road
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
27
Merge onto I 64
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 64
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 29 South
29
Merge onto US 29
58 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 29
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
31
Turn right onto VA 210
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Town Connector
32
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
33
Merge onto US 29 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Highway
34
Continue on US 29 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynchburg Expressway
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
Use the right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
193 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
37
Turn straight onto US 221; US 460 BUS; US 501 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kemper Street
38
Continue on Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Avenue
39
Enter roundabout onto Park Avenue
104 ft
·
5 sec
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Park Avenue
40
Continue on Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
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Park Avenue
41
Continue on Lakeside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Drive
Use the straight lane.
42
Arrive at destination
Lakeside Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 10m duration, starting your drive in Fredericksburg, VA, earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight. The recommended single day for this trip means you have flexibility, but be aware of the 57.9-mile stretch on US 29 where stops might be less frequent. Plan to refuel before embarking if you're concerned about the $22 fuel cost, as opportunities could be more spread out on the highway segments. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach that longer stretch on US 29 is a good practical tip for this particular drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Fredericksburg, VA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Lynchburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fredericksburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fredericksburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 140.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 29 for about 57.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Fredericksburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 138.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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George Street
Turn right onto George Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, Massaponax
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, Massaponax
6
136.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
138.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Bu...
7
138.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Bu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.00 one way
$44.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.06 | $48.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.06 | $62.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.70 | $9.00 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Lynchburg, VA
Morning in West Lynchburg on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 29 and I 64. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 57.9 miles on US 29, offering a sustained period of highway driving. The experience is characterized by efficient travel, moving steadily towards your destination. While largely on higher-speed roads, the inclusion of Courthouse Road suggests some transitions between these major arteries. This highway-centric profile means you can anticipate a predictable driving rhythm for most of the 140.7 miles.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.9 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Courthouse Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near George Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 140.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 140.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.9 miles on US 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Lynchburg, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at West Lynchburg, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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