The drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 36.7 miles on Anderson Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.34 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
52.3 miles from West Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 104.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 501 BUS / Langhorne Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA is easy. At 2h 20m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 501 BUS / Langhorne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (US 460 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 501 BUS / Langhorne Road
Enter roundabout onto US 501 BUS / Langhorne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|US 460 BUS
Take the exit onto US 460 BUS toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesvill...
5
4 mi into trip|~8m in|US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway
Merge onto US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.1 mi into trip|~32m 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...
4
102.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|SR 675 / Robious Road
Turn left onto SR 675 / Robious Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Appomattox along the way.
Appomattox
22.1 mi in|~32m|via VA 24
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi
48m
VA 24
18.9 mi
21m
Richmond Highway
18.1 mi
24m
Midlothian Turnpike
8.8 mi
14m
East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
9m
West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi
9m
Campbell Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Old Bon Air Road
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Anderson Highway
— 36.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg, VA and Bon Air, VA.
1
Start on Lakeside Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Lakeside Drive
2
Continue on Park Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·Park Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto US 501 BUS
70 ft·4 sec·Langhorne Road
4
Continue on US 501 BUS
0.1 mi·19 sec·Langhorne Road
5
Continue on US 501 BUS
2.5 mi·4 min·Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 460 BUS
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 460 BUS
Toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox
7
Merge onto US 29; US 460
18 mi·24 min·Richmond Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto VA 24
0.2 mi·21 sec·VA 24
Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
9
Turn slight left onto VA 24
19 mi·21 min·VA 24
10
Continue on US 60
7.7 mi·9 min·West James Anderson Highway
11
Continue on US 60
8.1 mi·9 min·East James Anderson Highway
12
Continue on US 60
37 mi·48 min·Anderson Highway
13
Continue on US 60
8.8 mi·14 min·Midlothian Turnpike
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 675
0.2 mi·27 sec·Robious Road
15
Turn right onto SR 718
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Bon Air Road
16
Continue on SR 718
0.7 mi·1 min·Rockaway Road
17
Arrive at destination
SR 718
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 52.3 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bon Air, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West 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 West Lynchburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from West 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 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from West Lynchburg, VA
· 1h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bon Air, VA
The final approach into Bon Air, 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 Bon Air, 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...
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 100.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.34 one way
$32.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.87
$35.74
premium
$4.70
$19.34
$38.68
diesel
$5.61
$23.07
$46.14
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Midlothian Turnpike
(8.8 mi)$0.61
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.97
$5.02
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.63
$6.69
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
West Lynchburg, VA
Late night
in West Lynchburg on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bon Air, VA
Late night
in Bon Air on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
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 20m 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 West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 52.3 miles from West Lynchburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.34 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.
The drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA is easy. At 2h 20m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 501 BUS / Langhorne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (US 460 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (US 29; US 460 / Richmond Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Appomattox along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Petersburg National Battlefield.
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.
