How far is Petersburg, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and West Lynchburg is 120.67 miles (194.2 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is 120.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Petersburg to West Lynchburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to West Lynchburg, Virginia is: 168.51 miles (271.2 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to West Lynchburg will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. West Lynchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the James River and Kanawha Canal National Heritage Area and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
| Population | 65517 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°24'12"N 79°10'41"W |
| Latitude | 37.4032000 |
| Longitude | -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in West Lynchburg: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116,37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and West Lynchburg
The distance between Petersburg and West Lynchburg is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Petersburg and West Lynchburg. The current time is 05:44:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.51 liters (5.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and West Lynchburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to West Lynchburg is $19.74 (diesel $25.52).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $19.74 | $22.38 | $24.48 | $25.52 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and West Lynchburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
