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Trip from Cherry Hill, VA to Lynchburg, VA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

156.4 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cherry Hill, VA, VA

Cherry Hill, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Lynchburg, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cherry Hill, VA to Lynchburg, VA covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 29, I 95, Constitution Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.9 miles on US 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.46 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.2 miles from Cherry Hill, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 156.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Cherry Hill, VA to Lynchburg, VA covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 4.6 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 28 significant decision points across 156.4 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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Richmond
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 130B Toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
6
154.6 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
155.9 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, Riverfront

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Downtown, Riverfront

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 29 57.9 mi 1h 10m
I 95 21.9 mi 25m
Constitution Highway 21.6 mi 30m
Plank Road 12.5 mi 18m
Gordonsville Road 8.2 mi 12m
James Madison Highway 7.9 mi 11m
I 64 6 mi 6m
Louisa Road 5.3 mi 9m
Longest stretch: US 29 — 57.9 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, VA and Lynchburg, VA.

1

Start on River Heritage Boulevard

393 ft · 19 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Thoroughgood Drive

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
3

Enter roundabout onto Potomac Shores Parkway

293 ft · 6 sec · Potomac Shores Parkway
4

Continue on Potomac Shores Parkway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
5

Turn right onto SR 1194

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
6

Turn left onto US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Highway
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto VA 234

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Dumfries Road
8

Continue on VA 234

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Dumfries Road
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Richmond Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 20 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 130B Toward VA 3 West: Culpeper Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
14

Merge onto VA 3

12 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
Use the left lane.
15

Take the exit

498 ft · 15 sec
16

Merge onto VA 20

22 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
17

Continue on VA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Berry Hill Road
18

Turn left onto US 15

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Caroline Street
19

Continue on US 15

7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway
20

Continue on US 15

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Gordon Avenue
21

Enter roundabout onto VA 231

121 ft · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
22

Continue on VA 231

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Gordon Avenue
23

Continue on VA 231

8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
24

Continue on VA 22

5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
25

Turn straight onto US 250

2.1 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 64 West
27

Merge onto I 64

6.0 mi · 6 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

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
35

Take the exit

494 ft · 28 sec
Toward Downtown, Riverfront
36

Keep slight left at fork

119 ft · 10 sec
Toward Downtown, Riverfront
37

Turn left onto Main Street

37 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
38

Turn left onto Pearl Street

337 ft · 7 sec · Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
39

Turn right onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Church Street
40

Turn right onto 10th Street

98 ft · 4 sec · 10th Street
41

Arrive at destination

10th Street

Trip Plan

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 78.2 miles from Cherry Hill, VA, or about 1h 52m 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 34 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynchburg, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Cherry Hill, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Cherry Hill, VA

This is one driving day of about 156.4 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Cherry Hill, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.2 mi from Cherry Hill, VA · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Franklin, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, VA

78 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

Aquia Harbour, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Cherry Hill, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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 151
View on nps.gov
Shenandoah National Park

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...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour $30 near mile 64.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.46 one way

$48.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.74 $53.48
premium $4.70 $28.95 $57.89
diesel $5.61 $34.53 $69.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.42 $7.51
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.90 $10.01

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 13, 2026

Origin

Cherry Hill, VA

Late night in Cherry Hill on Friday

Local time

12:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynchburg, VA

Late night in Lynchburg on Friday

Local time

12:55 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

14 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

3h 35m 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 Cherry Hill, VA to Lynchburg, VA covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, I 95, Constitution Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.2 miles from Cherry Hill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 156.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cherry Hill, VA to Lynchburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Shenandoah National Park.

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