Origin
Lynchburg, VA
Evening in Lynchburg on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynchburg, VA to Laurel, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
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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Laurel, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynchburg, VA to Laurel, VA covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 $17.72 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.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 113.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in near VA 24.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 113.3 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 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; at 95.8 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
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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...
6
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
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US 522 / Maidens Road
Turn left onto US 522 / Maidens Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
105.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
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 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
7
109.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 33 East: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 33 East: Richmond
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 Laurel, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox and Norfolk.
Appomattox
19.7 mi in
|
~29m
|
via VA 24
Norfolk
105.5 mi in
|
~2h 16m
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 |
| I 64 | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| East James Anderson Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West James Anderson Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Fairground Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Anderson Highway
— 24.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Laurel, 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
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on I 295
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49B
Toward US 33 East: Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto US 33
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Staples Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Hungary Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hungary Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Old Staples Mill Road
91 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Staples Mill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Old Staples Mill Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.7 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 13m 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 56.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 113.3 miles and 2h 27m.
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.
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 56.7 mi from Lynchburg, VA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurel, VA
The final approach into Laurel, 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 Laurel, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.72 one way
$35.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.37 | $38.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
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: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
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.
Destination
Laurel, VA
Evening in Laurel on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
7 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
2h 27m 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 Laurel, VA covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 56.7 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 $17.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.3 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 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; at 95.8 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lynchburg, VA and Laurel, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox and Norfolk.
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