Trip from West Lynchburg, VA to East Highland Park, VA

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

118 mi

190 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 28m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 32m

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

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West Lynchburg, VA

Kelly

East Highland Park, VA

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Trip Overview

Spanning 118 miles, this trek from West Lynchburg to East Highland Park takes approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily tackle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $19 for fuel, making this an affordable transit across the Southeast. Navigating via Anderson Highway, VA 24, and Richmond Highway, you will experience a diverse blend of local roads. It is a straightforward journey, though the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention behind the wheel.

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

59 miles from West Lynchburg, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 29% of this route consists of highways. You will spend much of your time on local roads, which keeps the drive engaging and requires frequent adjustments. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Anderson Highway, stretching for 36.7 miles before the road profile shifts. The character of the drive is distinctly turn-heavy, so be prepared for a winding path that demands constant focus. As you transition between these regional roads, the pace remains steady but rarely allows for long stretches of automated highway cruising.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near US 460 BUS.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 118 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 3.7 miles (US 460 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.5 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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...

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

Turn right onto SR 652 / Old Hundred Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

109.3 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

111.1 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

114.1 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward SR 197: Laburnum Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 197: Laburnum Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Lynchburg, VA to East Highland Park, 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
Powhite Parkway	12.4 mi	16m
East James Anderson Highway	8.1 mi	9m
West James Anderson Highway	7.7 mi	9m
Old Hundred Road	5.1 mi	8m
West Laburnum Avenue	3.8 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Anderson Highway — 36.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg, VA and East Highland Park, VA.

Start on Lakeside Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lakeside Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Park Avenue

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 501 BUS

70 ft · 4 sec · Langhorne Road

Continue on US 501 BUS

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Langhorne Road

Continue on US 501 BUS

2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 460 BUS

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 460 BUS

Toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox

Merge onto US 29; US 460

18 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway

Use the none 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 left at fork onto VA 76

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 195

2.1 mi · 2 min · Beltline Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward SR 197: Laburnum Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto West Laburnum Avenue

3.8 mi · 8 min · West Laburnum Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Fenwick Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Fenwick Street

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

Fenwick Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 38 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there is only one recommended stop, try to time your break to coincide with the conclusion of the longest 36.7-mile stretch on Anderson Highway to keep your energy levels up. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimate is based on standard consumption and local road conditions. Because this route relies heavily on state and local highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move through different municipalities. Taking these turns at a measured pace will ensure a much more comfortable trip for everyone in the vehicle.

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 59 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59 miles or 1h 15m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Highland Park, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 118 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Anderson Highway for about 36.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59 mi from West Lynchburg, VA · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

59 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 59 miles from West Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Highland Park, VA

The final approach into East Highland Park, 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 East Highland Park, 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

$18.88 one way

$37.77 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$20.58	$41.15
premium	$4.78	$22.20	$44.39
diesel	$5.64	$26.22	$52.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.07

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.4	$12.39	$5.66
Efficient EV	29.5	$10.33	$4.72
EV Truck/SUV	47.2	$16.52	$7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

West Lynchburg, VA

Evening in West Lynchburg on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Highland Park, VA

Evening in East Highland Park on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

59 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

1 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 38m 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 East Highland Park, VA covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 59 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 $18.88 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from West Lynchburg, VA to East Highland Park, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Appomattox along the way.

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