Traveling from Lynchburg to Williamsburg covers 164.4 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 3 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to move between these two Virginia cities. You will navigate a combination of I-64, Anderson Highway, and VA-24 to reach your destination. Whether you are heading east for a weekend getaway or a quick visit, this route offers a straightforward transition between the two regions.
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
82.2 miles from Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
47.3 mi
52m
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi
48m
VA 24
18.9 mi
21m
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi
21m
Powhite Parkway
11.5 mi
15m
East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
9m
West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi
9m
Old Hundred Road
5.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 47.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Williamsburg, VA.
1
Start on 10th Street
221 ft·13 sec·10th Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Washington Street
4
Continue on Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi·6 min·Concord Turnpike
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 460
16 mi·21 min·Richmond Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit onto VA 24
0.2 mi·21 sec·VA 24
Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
7
Turn slight left onto VA 24
19 mi·21 min·VA 24
8
Continue on US 60
7.7 mi·9 min·West James Anderson Highway
9
Continue on US 60
8.1 mi·9 min·East James Anderson Highway
10
Continue on US 60
37 mi·48 min·Anderson Highway
11
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Midlothian Turnpike
12
Turn right onto SR 652
2.5 mi·3 min·Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 652
147 ft·5 sec·Old Hundred Road
14
Continue on SR 652
2.5 mi·4 min·Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on VA 76
9.7 mi·12 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi·2 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto VA 195
2.9 mi·3 min·Downtown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International AirportUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi·54 sec·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 75Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 64
47 mi·52 min·I 64
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 238Toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, WilliamsburgUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto VA 143
0.5 mi·43 sec·Capitol Landing Road
26
Turn right onto VA 132
2.0 mi·3 min·VA 132
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto Scotland Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Scotland Street
28
Turn left onto Armistead Avenue
0.1 mi·24 sec·Armistead Avenue
29
Turn left onto Richmond Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Richmond Road
30
Turn right onto South Boundary Street
106 ft·4 sec·South Boundary Street
31
Turn right onto VA 5
14 ft·0 sec·Jamestown Road
32
Arrive at destination
VA 5
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3 hour and 29 minute trip is simple, as you only need to account for one planned stop to keep your energy up. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your time on the 47.3-mile stretch of I-64 remains consistent and free of unexpected congestion. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to fit your personal schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Lynchburg, as the $26 estimated cost can fluctuate based on traffic conditions and idling. Use your single stop to stretch your legs, ensuring you arrive in Williamsburg refreshed and ready for your destination.
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 82.2 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Lynchburg, 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 I 64 for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 92.2 and 161.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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92.2 mi into trip|~2h in|SR 652 / Old Hundred Road
Turn right onto SR 652 / Old Hundred Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
112.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...
8
113.5 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...
9
113.7 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
161.3 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 238
Toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsbu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.71 one way
$51.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.11
$56.22
premium
$4.70
$30.43
$60.85
diesel
$5.61
$36.30
$72.59
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Concord Turnpike
(2.9 mi)$0.20
Midlothian Turnpike
(0.9 mi)$0.07
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(0.7 mi)$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 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
49.3
0
$17.26
$7.89
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
EV Truck/SUV
65.8
0
$23.02
$10.52
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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Lynchburg, VA
Late night
in Lynchburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 2 to 6 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Williamsburg, VA
Late night
in Williamsburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 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
15 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 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
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...
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 164.4
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 102
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 164.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing local roads with major interstate travel. With a highway share of 54 percent, you will alternate between the slower pace of state routes and the higher speeds of the interstate system. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-64, spanning 47.3 miles where you can settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition away from Anderson Highway and VA-24, the character of the road shifts significantly, moving from regional thoroughfares onto the more uniform interstate environment. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps you engaged as you progress toward the coast.
54% 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: 47.3 mi on I 64.
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 92.2 miles in near SR 652 / Old Hundred Road.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 164.4 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 92.2 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Lynchburg, VA and Williamsburg, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.
Williamsburg is a city in southeast Virginia. Settled in 1632, it was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779 and in 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr commissioned a restoration project to bring Williamsburg back to its former colonial glory. During this period, 700 modern homes were demolished, colonial buildings were renovated, and more than 400 buildings were reconstructed on their original foundations. Today, the Colonial Williamsburg district in the center of town is a popular tourist center and people visit in droves to immerse themselves in the nation's colonial history.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Williamsburg, 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 92.2 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park and Petersburg National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamsburg, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
