Origin
Bon Air, VA
Late night in Bon Air on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bon Air, VA to Lynchburg, VA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bon Air, VA
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Lynchburg, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bon Air, VA to Lynchburg, VA covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anderson Highway, Richmond Highway, Old Courthouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on Anderson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51 miles from Bon Air, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 102 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anderson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 60 / Midlothian Turnpike.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 60 / Midlothian Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (VA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.6 miles (Concord Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 60 / Midlothian Turnpike
Turn right onto US 60 / Midlothian Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
81.9 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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VA 24
Take the exit onto VA 24 toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
6
98.6 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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Concord Turnpike
Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
101.6 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Highway | 36.7 mi | 48m |
| Richmond Highway | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| Old Courthouse Road | 10 mi | 11m |
| Mount Rush Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Midlothian Turnpike | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| East James Anderson Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West James Anderson Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Concord Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Anderson Highway
— 36.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air, VA and Lynchburg, VA.
1
Start on SR 718
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Road
2
Continue on SR 718
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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Old Bon Air Road
3
Turn right onto SR 675
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Robious Road
4
Turn left onto Sturbridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Sturbridge Drive
5
Turn right onto US 60
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Midlothian Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 60
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Anderson Highway
7
Continue on US 60
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East James Anderson Highway
8
Continue on US 60
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
9
Turn slight left onto VA 24
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Rush Highway
10
Continue on VA 24
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Courthouse Road
11
Take the exit onto VA 24
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
VA 24
Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
12
Merge onto US 460; VA 24
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Richmond Highway
13
Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Washington Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto 11th Street
324 ft
·
12 sec
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11th Street
17
Turn right onto Church Street
365 ft
·
14 sec
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Church Street
18
Turn right onto 10th Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
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10th Street
19
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Bon Air, VA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Bon Air, 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 Bon Air, VA
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bon Air, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Anderson Highway for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Bon Air, VA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Bon Air, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynchburg, VA
The final approach into Lynchburg, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lynchburg, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.95 one way
$31.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Midlothian Turnpike
(8.4 mi)
$0.59
Concord Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Lynchburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
51 mi in
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bon Air, VA to Lynchburg, VA covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anderson Highway, Richmond Highway, Old Courthouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Bon Air, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 60 / Midlothian Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (VA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.6 miles (Concord Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bon Air, VA to Lynchburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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