How far is Lynchburg, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lynchburg and Richmond is 92.72 miles (149.22 km).

Flight distance from Lynchburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 92.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Lynchburg to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lynchburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 115.32 miles (185.59 km) by car.

Driving from Lynchburg to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. Lynchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites

Population 81561
GPS Coordinates 37°24'50"N 79°8'32"W
Latitude 37.4137500
Longitude -79.1422500
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lynchburg and Richmond

The distance between Lynchburg and Richmond is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Richmond. The current time is 19:07:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.4 liters (4.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lynchburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lynchburg to Richmond is $13.51 (diesel $17.47).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $13.51 $15.31 $16.75 $17.47

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lynchburg and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Lynchburg 185.4 miles (298 km)

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Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Lynchburg 170.94 miles (275 km)

Driving distance from Burke, VA to Lynchburg 169.25 miles (272 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Lynchburg 68.34 miles (110 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Lynchburg 194.12 miles (312 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Lynchburg 69.7 miles (112 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Lynchburg 194.72 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Lynchburg 97.15 miles (156 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Lynchburg 168.19 miles (271 km)

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