The drive from Lynchburg, VA to Ashland, VA covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anderson Highway, VA 24, Richmond Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Anderson Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.00 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
57.5 miles from Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 115.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 115.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (VA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.2 miles (US 522 / Maidens Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.4 mi into trip|~8m in|US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway
Turn left onto US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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19.7 mi into trip|~29m in|VA 24
Take the exit onto VA 24 toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, A...
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79.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 522 / Maidens Road
Turn left onto US 522 / Maidens Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
101.9 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 623: Rockville, Manakin
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 173
Toward SR 623: Rockville, Manakin
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102.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
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.
Between Lynchburg, VA and Ashland, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox and Manakin.
Appomattox
19.7 mi in|~29m|via VA 24
Manakin
101.9 mi in|~2h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Anderson Highway
24.7 mi
31m
VA 24
18.9 mi
21m
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi
21m
Maidens Road
11.6 mi
16m
Ashland Road
8.9 mi
14m
East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
9m
West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi
9m
I 64
6.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Anderson Highway
— 24.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Ashland, 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
25 mi·31 min·Anderson Highway
11
Turn left onto US 522
12 mi·16 min·Maidens Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 632
3.4 mi·4 min·Fairground Road
13
Turn right onto US 250
0.9 mi·1 min·Broad Street Road
14
Turn left onto SR 617
0.4 mi·41 sec·Oilville Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
16
Merge onto I 64
6.2 mi·6 min·I 64
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 173Toward SR 623: Rockville, ManakinUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
61 ft·7 sec
19
Turn left onto SR 623
8.9 mi·14 min·Ashland Road
20
Continue on SR 657
2.5 mi·4 min·Ashcake Road
21
Turn left onto SR 626
0.3 mi·45 sec·Elmont Road
22
Turn right onto Hanover Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Hanover Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto VA 54
0.1 mi·20 sec·England Street
24
Turn left
68 ft·5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashland, 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 115.1 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 Anderson Highway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Lynchburg, VA
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.00 one way
$36.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.68
$39.36
premium
$4.70
$21.30
$42.61
diesel
$5.61
$25.41
$50.83
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
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
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
EVgo Charging Station
Glen Allen, Virginia
EVgo
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
EVgo: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.09
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.11
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Lynchburg, VA
Morning
in Lynchburg on Saturday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ashland, VA
Morning
in Ashland on Saturday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
33 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 36m 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 Ashland, VA covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anderson Highway, VA 24, Richmond Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 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 $18.00 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (VA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.2 miles (US 522 / Maidens Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lynchburg, VA and Ashland, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox and Manakin.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
