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Trip from Lynchburg, VA to Broadlands, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

165.5 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 35m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m

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

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Lynchburg, VA

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census designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Broadlands, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lynchburg, VA to Broadlands, VA covers 165.5 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on James Madison Highway, Seminole Trail, Thomas Nelson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on James Madison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.88 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

82.8 miles from Lynchburg, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 165.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 165.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James Madison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 29 BUS / Lynchburg Expressway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 165.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.7 miles (US 29 BUS / Lynchburg Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.1 miles (VA 130 / Amelon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 29 BUS / Lynchburg Expressway

Merge onto US 29 BUS / Lynchburg Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | VA 130 / Amelon Expressway

Turn right onto VA 130 / Amelon Expressway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
7.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward US 29 North

Navigation decision point

Toward US 29 North
6
133.3 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | US 15; US 29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29 toward US 15 North, US 29 North

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

Toward US 15 North, US 29 North
5
141.4 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | US 15 / James Madison Highway

Turn left onto US 15 / James Madison Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
James Madison Highway 34.4 mi 46m
Seminole Trail 33.9 mi 48m
Thomas Nelson Highway 21.6 mi 27m
Monacan Trail 20.2 mi 25m
James Monroe Highway 10 mi 12m
South Amherst Highway 8.8 mi 10m
US 15 8.1 mi 11m
Monacan Parkway 7.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: James Madison Highway — 34.4 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 10th Street

221 ft · 13 sec · 10th Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
4

Merge onto US 29 BUS

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
5

Continue on US 29 BUS

4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway
6

Turn right onto VA 130

2.2 mi · 3 min · Amelon Expressway
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 29 North
8

Merge onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · Monacan Parkway
Toward US 29 North: Amherst
9

Continue on US 29

8.8 mi · 10 min · South Amherst Highway
10

Continue on US 29

22 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
11

Continue on US 29

20 mi · 25 min · Monacan Trail
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
13

Turn slight right onto US 29 BUS

144 ft · 10 sec · Emmet Street North
14

Continue on US 29 BUS

0.5 mi · 1 min · Emmet Street North
15

Continue on US 29

34 mi · 48 min · Seminole Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 29

7.7 mi · 9 min · James Monroe Highway
17

Continue on US 15; US 29

23 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
18

Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29

2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29

8.1 mi · 11 min · US 15; US 29
Toward US 15 North, US 29 North
20

Turn left onto US 15

11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on US 15

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto SR 884

12 ft · 0 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
23

Continue on SR 884

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
24

Enter roundabout onto US 50

8 ft · 0 sec · Little River Turnpike
25

Continue on US 50

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Little River Turnpike
26

Enter roundabout onto US 50

86 ft · 2 sec · Little River Turnpike
27

Continue on US 50

3.3 mi · 4 min · Little River Turnpike
28

Turn left onto SR 3171

4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard
29

Continue on SR 659

1.6 mi · 2 min · Belmont Ridge Road
30

Turn right onto SR 2119

1.0 mi · 1 min · Truro Parish Drive
31

Turn left onto Chickacoan Trail Drive

165 ft · 5 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
32

Arrive at destination

Chickacoan Trail Drive

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 82.8 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 36 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.8 miles or 1h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broadlands, 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 165.5 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 James Madison Highway for about 34.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.8 mi from Lynchburg, VA · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Franklin, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, VA

83 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

Waynesboro, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Broadlands, VA

The final approach into Broadlands, 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 Broadlands, 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.

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 165.5
Caution: Great Allegheny Passage Erosion Near Confluence, Pennsylvania (Mile Marker 56)
Park Closure: Trail Closure at Veterans Park at Balls Bluff (Leesburg, Virginia)
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $30 near mile 91.3
View on nps.gov
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...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 11.4
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $20 near mile 165.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.88 one way

$51.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $28.30 $56.60
premium $4.70 $30.63 $61.26
diesel $5.61 $36.54 $73.08

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Little River Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.23

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

$26

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.38 $7.94
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.48 $6.62
EV Truck/SUV 66.2 0 $23.17 $10.59

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lynchburg, VA

Morning in Lynchburg on Friday

Local time

11:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broadlands, VA

Morning in Broadlands on Friday

Local time

11:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

25 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 47m 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 Broadlands, VA covers 165.5 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are James Madison Highway, Seminole Trail, Thomas Nelson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.8 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 $25.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.7 miles (US 29 BUS / Lynchburg Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.1 miles (VA 130 / Amelon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Lynchburg, VA to Broadlands, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Shenandoah National Park and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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