The drive from Lynchburg, VA to Cherry Hill, VA covers 155 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 Thomas Nelson Highway, Constitution Highway, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Thomas Nelson Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.24 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
77.5 miles from Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 155 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 155 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thomas Nelson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near VA 130 / Amelon Expressway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 155 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 5.1 miles (VA 130 / Amelon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 127.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
127.9 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Washington
7
150.3 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152A
Toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
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151.8 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|SR 1194 / River Heritage Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 1194 / River Heritage Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi
27m
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi
30m
I 95
19.7 mi
22m
Monacan Trail
16.2 mi
20m
Plank Road
12.7 mi
19m
South Amherst Highway
8.8 mi
10m
US 15
8.3 mi
12m
Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Thomas Nelson Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Cherry Hill, 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
16 mi·20 min·Monacan Trail
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 64 East
13
Merge onto I 64
5.8 mi·6 min·I 64
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 250
15
Keep slight right at fork
445 ft·11 sec
16
Merge onto US 250
2.0 mi·3 min·Richmond Road
17
Turn left onto VA 22
5.3 mi·9 min·Louisa Road
18
Continue on VA 231
8.2 mi·12 min·Gordonsville Road
19
Continue on VA 231
1.4 mi·2 min·Gordon Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto US 15
46 ft·0 sec·US 15
21
Continue on US 15
8.3 mi·12 min·US 15
22
Turn right onto VA 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Berry Hill Road
23
Continue on VA 20
22 mi·30 min·Constitution Highway
24
Turn right onto VA 3
0.1 mi·10 sec·Germanna Highway
25
Continue on VA 3
13 mi·19 min·Plank Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Take the exit
1.6 mi·3 min
Toward I 95 North: WashingtonUse the left / straight lanes.
27
Merge onto I 95; US 17
1.4 mi·1 min·I 95; US 17
28
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
29
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·21 min·I 95
Use the slight left lane.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 152AToward VA 234 South: DumfriesUse the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto VA 234
0.5 mi·49 sec·Dumfries Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Highway
33
Turn right onto SR 1194
1.3 mi·2 min·River Heritage Boulevard
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto SR 4100
1.6 mi·2 min·Potomac Shores Parkway
35
Enter roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive
23 ft·0 sec·Thoroughgood Drive
36
Continue on Thoroughgood Drive
0.3 mi·43 sec·Thoroughgood Drive
37
Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard
393 ft·17 sec·River Heritage Boulevard
38
Arrive at destination
River Heritage Boulevard
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 77.5 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 43m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Hill, 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 155 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Thomas Nelson Highway for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.5 mi from Lynchburg, VA
· 1h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cherry Hill, VA
The final approach into Cherry Hill, 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 Cherry Hill, 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
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
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 10.7
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...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$30
near mile 90.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.24 one way
$48.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.50
$53.01
premium
$4.70
$28.69
$57.37
diesel
$5.61
$34.22
$68.44
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: 54.2 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
46.5
0
$16.28
$7.44
Efficient EV
38.8
0
$13.56
$6.20
EV Truck/SUV
62
0
$21.70
$9.92
Gas CO2
54 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lynchburg, VA
Night
in Lynchburg on Friday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cherry Hill, VA
Night
in Cherry Hill on Friday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
10 degrees warmer 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 Lynchburg, VA to Cherry Hill, VA covers 155 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 Thomas Nelson Highway, Constitution Highway, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.5 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 $24.24 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 23 significant decision points across 155 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 5.1 miles (VA 130 / Amelon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 127.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lynchburg, VA to Cherry Hill, 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.
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.
