Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
164.4 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
The drive from Lynchburg, VA to Williamsburg, VA covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Washington Street, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.64 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
82.2 miles from Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 164.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West James Anderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East James Anderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Williamsburg, VA.
Start on 10th Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Continue on Concord Turnpike
Turn left onto Richmond Highway
Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
Turn slight left
Continue on West James Anderson Highway
Continue on East James Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
Continue on Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg
Turn right onto Capitol Landing Road
Turn right
Turn right onto Scotland Street
Turn left onto Armistead Avenue
Turn left onto Richmond Road
Turn right onto South Boundary Street
Turn right onto Jamestown Road
Arrive at 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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.2 miles or 1h 44m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 3h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.2 mi from Lynchburg, VA · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.64 one way
$51.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.93 | $61.85 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
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: 57.5 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lynchburg on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Williamsburg on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
82 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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