Origin
West Lynchburg, VA
Afternoon in West Lynchburg on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lynchburg, VA to Buckhall, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
152.1 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lynchburg, VA
Kelly
Buckhall, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Buckhall, VA covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seminole Trail, Thomas Nelson Highway, Monacan Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on Seminole Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.79 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
76.1 miles from West Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 152.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 152.1 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.
Seminole Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 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 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 152.1 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (VA 130 / Amelon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward US 29 Business North: Charlottesville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 29 Business North: Charlottesville
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
VA 130 / Amelon Expressway
Turn right onto VA 130 / Amelon Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 29 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 29 North
7
144.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
7
148.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole Trail | 33.9 mi | 48m |
| Thomas Nelson Highway | 21.6 mi | 27m |
| Monacan Trail | 20.2 mi | 25m |
| James Madison Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Catlett Road | 13.9 mi | 23m |
| South Amherst Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| James Monroe Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Monacan Parkway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Seminole Trail
— 33.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg, VA and Buckhall, 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 Park Avenue
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
Park Avenue
4
Continue on Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Park Avenue
5
Continue on Kemper Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kemper Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 29 Business North: Charlottesville
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 29 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynchburg Expressway
8
Continue on US 29 BUS
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Highway
9
Turn right onto VA 130
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Amelon Expressway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 29 North
11
Merge onto US 29
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Monacan Parkway
Toward US 29 North: Amherst
12
Continue on US 29
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Amherst Highway
13
Continue on US 29
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Thomas Nelson Highway
14
Continue on US 29
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Monacan Trail
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
16
Turn slight right onto US 29 BUS
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
Emmet Street North
17
Continue on US 29 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmet Street North
18
Continue on US 29
34 mi
·
48 min
·
Seminole Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 29
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
James Monroe Highway
20
Continue on US 15; US 29
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James Madison Highway
21
Turn slight right onto VA 28
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Catlett Road
22
Continue on VA 28
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Nokesville Road
23
Take the exit
378 ft
·
10 sec
Toward VA 234: Dumfries
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto VA 234
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prince William Parkway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
27
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on SR 649
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Brentsville Road
29
Turn right onto VA 294; VA 234 BUS
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
VA 294; VA 234 BUS
30
Continue on VA 294
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prince William Parkway
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right onto SR 662
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Moore Drive
32
Arrive at destination
SR 662
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 76.1 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.1 miles or 1h 41m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckhall, 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.
+
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 West Lynchburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 152.1 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from West 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 Seminole Trail for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.1 mi from West Lynchburg, VA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckhall, VA
The final approach into Buckhall, 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 Buckhall, 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
$23.79 one way
$47.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.01 | $52.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
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: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Buckhall, VA
Afternoon in Buckhall on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
5 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 32m 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 Buckhall, VA covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seminole Trail, Thomas Nelson Highway, Monacan Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.1 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 $23.79 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 13 significant decision points across 152.1 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (VA 130 / Amelon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from West Lynchburg, VA to Buckhall, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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