Origin
Lynchburg, VA
Morning in Lynchburg on Saturday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
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Trip from Lynchburg, VA to Bedford, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynchburg, VA
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Bedford, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynchburg, VA to Bedford, VA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 29, Lynchburg Expressway, US 460 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on US 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 27.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 29 and Lynchburg Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.5 miles on US 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Lynchburg Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (VA 128 / Candlers Mountain Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward VA 128 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VA 128 West
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VA 128 / Candlers Mountain Road
Turn sharp left onto VA 128 / Candlers Mountain Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danvi...
5
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 460 BUS
Take the exit onto US 460 BUS toward US 460 Business, VA 122
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 460 Business, VA 122
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 460 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 BUS
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Lynchburg, VA to Bedford, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 20.5 mi | 26m |
| Lynchburg Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 460 BUS | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Candlers Mountain Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 20.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Bedford, VA.
1
Start on 10th Street
221 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto US 29 BUS
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynchburg Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward VA 128 West
Use the right lane.
6
Turn sharp left onto VA 128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Candlers Mountain Road
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danville
8
Merge onto US 29; US 460
21 mi
·
26 min
·
US 29; US 460
9
Take the exit onto US 460 BUS
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 460 BUS
Toward US 460 Business, VA 122
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 460 BUS
11
Arrive at destination
US 460 BUS; VA 43; VA 122 BUS
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bedford, VA
Morning in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38 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
38m 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 Lynchburg, VA to Bedford, VA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, Lynchburg Expressway, US 460 BUS. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Lynchburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (VA 128 / Candlers Mountain Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lynchburg, VA to Bedford, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Booker T Washington National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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