Trip from Lynchburg, VA to Williamsburg, VA

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

164.4 mi

265 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 30m

8 AM

3h 54m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 36m

3 PM

3h 40m

5 PM

3h 53m

8 PM

3h 23m

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

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Lynchburg, VA

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Williamsburg, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

Traveling from Lynchburg to Williamsburg covers 164.4 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 3 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to move between these two Virginia cities. You will navigate a combination of I-64, Anderson Highway, and VA-24 to reach your destination. Whether you are heading east for a weekend getaway or a quick visit, this route offers a straightforward transition between the two regions.

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 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing local roads with major interstate travel. With a highway share of 54 percent, you will alternate between the slower pace of state routes and the higher speeds of the interstate system. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-64, spanning 47.3 miles where you can settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition away from Anderson Highway and VA-24, the character of the road shifts significantly, moving from regional thoroughfares onto the more uniform interstate environment. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps you engaged as you progress toward the coast.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.2 miles in near SR 652 / Old Hundred Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 164.4 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 92.2 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

92.2 mi into trip | ~2h in | SR 652 / Old Hundred Road

Turn right onto SR 652 / Old Hundred Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

112.5 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...

113.5 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

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 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...

113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

161.3 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg

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 238 Toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsbu...

Towns Along This Route

Between Lynchburg, VA and Williamsburg, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Appomattox

19.7 mi in | ~29m | via VA 24

Charlottesville

112.5 mi in | ~2h 28m

Norfolk

112.5 mi in | ~2h 28m

Richmond International Airport

112.5 mi in | ~2h 28m

Virginia Beach

113.5 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	47.3 mi	52m
Anderson Highway	36.7 mi	48m
VA 24	18.9 mi	21m
Richmond Highway	16.4 mi	21m
Powhite Parkway	11.5 mi	15m
East James Anderson Highway	8.1 mi	9m
West James Anderson Highway	7.7 mi	9m
Old Hundred Road	5.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 47.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 10th Street

221 ft · 13 sec · 10th Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Washington Street

Continue on Concord Turnpike

2.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 29; US 460

16 mi · 21 min · Richmond Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · VA 24

Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

Turn slight left onto VA 24

19 mi · 21 min · VA 24

Continue on US 60

7.7 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

Turn right onto SR 652

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto SR 652

147 ft · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

Continue on SR 652

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on VA 76

9.7 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

47 mi · 52 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 238 Toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto VA 143

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Capitol Landing Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto VA 132

2.0 mi · 3 min · VA 132

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Scotland Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Scotland Street

Turn left onto Armistead Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Armistead Avenue

Turn left onto Richmond Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Richmond Road

Turn right onto South Boundary Street

106 ft · 4 sec · South Boundary Street

Turn right onto VA 5

14 ft · 0 sec · Jamestown Road

Arrive at destination

VA 5

Trip Plan

Planning for this 3 hour and 29 minute trip is simple, as you only need to account for one planned stop to keep your energy up. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your time on the 47.3-mile stretch of I-64 remains consistent and free of unexpected congestion. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to fit your personal schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Lynchburg, as the $26 estimated cost can fluctuate based on traffic conditions and idling. Use your single stop to stretch your legs, ensuring you arrive in Williamsburg refreshed and ready for 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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 82.2 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, 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 164.4 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 64 for about 47.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.2 mi from Lynchburg, VA · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Williamsburg, VA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.31 one way

$52.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$28.67	$57.33
premium	$4.78	$30.93	$61.85
diesel	$5.64	$36.52	$73.05

Estimated Tolls: $0.32

Concord Turnpike (2.9 mi) $0.20

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.3	$17.26	$7.89
Efficient EV	41.1	$14.39	$6.58
EV Truck/SUV	65.8	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lynchburg, VA

Evening in Lynchburg on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williamsburg, VA

Evening in Williamsburg on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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 29m 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 Williamsburg, VA covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, VA 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.2 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 $26.31 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.

Between Lynchburg, VA and Williamsburg, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Lynchburg, VA to Williamsburg, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Williamsburg, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lynchburg, VA

Williamsburg, VA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 29m on the road

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