Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from West Lynchburg, VA to Glen Allen, VA covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Avenue, Langhorne Road, Campbell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.93 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from West Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 115 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Langhorne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Campbell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 29 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West James Anderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East James Anderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg, VA and Glen Allen, VA.
Start on Lakeside Drive
Continue on Park Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Langhorne Road
Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road
Continue on Campbell Avenue
Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
Turn slight left
Continue on West James Anderson Highway
Continue on East James Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
Turn left onto Maidens Road
Turn right onto Fairground Road
Turn right onto Broad Street Road
Turn left onto Oilville Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Richmond
Turn right onto Staples Mill Road
Turn left onto Mountain Road
Turn right onto Hamilton Road
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glen Allen, VA than in the middle of the route.
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 115 miles and 2h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from West Lynchburg, VA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Glen Allen, 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 Glen Allen, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.93 one way
$35.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.05 | $40.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.63 | $43.27 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $25.46 | $50.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in West Lynchburg on Saturday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Glen Allen on Saturday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
58 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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