Origin
Kings Park West, VA
Morning in Kings Park West on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Park West, VA to 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 43m
Distance
166.2 mi
267 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Park West, VA
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Lynchburg, VA
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Trip Overview
Kings Park West, VA to Lynchburg, VA is 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m via US 29 and James Madison Highway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will take you through the Southeast region of Virginia, offering a mixed driving experience. With a highway share of 46%, you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads but also encounter some local stretches. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that's manageable for most drivers, making it a convenient option for a quick journey within the state.
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
83.1 miles from Kings Park West, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 61.9 mi | 1h 16m |
| North Seminole Trail | 33.8 mi | 47m |
| James Madison Highway | 23.3 mi | 30m |
| I 66 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Lee Highway | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| James Monroe Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Braddock Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Eastern Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park West, VA and Lynchburg, VA.
1
Start on this road
469 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 4801
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Commonwealth Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Roberts Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Road
4
Turn left onto SR 620
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Braddock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward VA 286 North
6
Merge onto VA 286
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairfax County Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
9
Merge onto I 66
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 66
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43A
Toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 29
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Lee Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 15; US 29
Toward US 15 South, US 29 South
14
Merge onto US 15; US 17; US 29
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
James Madison Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29
18 mi
·
23 min
·
James Madison Highway
17
Continue on US 29
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
James Monroe Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 29
34 mi
·
47 min
·
North Seminole Trail
19
Continue on US 29
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Emmet Street North
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto US 29
62 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29 South, US 250 West
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
22
Turn right onto VA 210
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Town Connector
23
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto US 29 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Highway
25
Continue on US 29 BUS
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lynchburg Expressway
26
Take the exit
494 ft
·
28 sec
Toward Downtown, Riverfront
27
Keep slight left at fork
119 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown, Riverfront
28
Turn left onto Main Street
37 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto Pearl Street
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
31
Turn right onto 10th Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
10th Street
32
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m estimated duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unforeseen delays or brief stops. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Pay attention to your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 61.9-mile stretch on US 29, as it's the longest uninterrupted segment. Planning around the $26 fuel cost should be straightforward for most vehicles.
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 83.1 miles from Kings Park West, VA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 37 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynchburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kings Park West, 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 Kings Park West, VA
This is one driving day of about 166.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Kings Park West, 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 61.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from Kings Park West, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
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 255 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 165.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 66 West: Front Royal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 15; US 29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29 toward US 15 South, US 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 15 South, US 29 South
7
165.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, Riverfront
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Riverfront
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.99 one way
$51.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.42 | $56.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.27 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Lynchburg, VA
Morning in Lynchburg on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
29 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 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$30
near mile 74.5
Caution: 4/13/26 Fire ban in effect
Caution: Parking at Boundary Access Areas
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 160.5
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 11.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches that feel like a steady cruise, particularly on US 29, which accounts for the longest continuous segment at 61.9 miles. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving and moments where you'll navigate more local roads, offering a varied experience behind the wheel. The overall profile suggests a drive that isn't a monotonous interstate grind but also not entirely a backroad exploration.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.9 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 166.2 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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kings Park West, VA to Lynchburg, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Warrenton along the way.
Warrenton
19.9 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 166.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.9 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 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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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