Distance between Harrisonburg VA and Lynchburg VA

The distance from Harrisonburg to Lynchburg is 94 miles by road including 48 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes and goes through Staunton, Waynesboro, Lovingston, Avon, Greenfield, Martins Store and Woods Mill.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Harrisonburg 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 81 12 mi, 12 min
Burketown 12 mi 0:12 12 min 0.4 gal
I 81 12 mi, 10 min
Staunton 24 mi 0:23 23 min 0.8 gal
I 81 I 64 9 mi, 08 min
Waynesboro 33 mi 0:31 31 min 1.0 gal
I 64 US 250 11 mi, 10 min
Avon 43 mi 0:42 42 min 1.4 gal
VA 6 7 mi, 07 min
Martins Store 50 mi 0:50 50 min 1.7 gal
VA 6 7 mi, 07 min
Woods Mill 57 mi 0:57 57 min 1.7 gal
US 29 8 mi, 09 min
Lovingston 65 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.1 gal
US 29 14 mi, 14 min
Amherst 80 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.7 gal
US 29 16 mi, 16 min
Lynchburg 94 mi 1:38 1 h 38 min 3.2 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Harrisonburg 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 81 12 mi, 12 min
Burketown 12 mi 0:12 12 min 0.4 gal
I 81 12 mi, 10 min
Staunton 24 mi 0:23 23 min 0.8 gal
I 81 I 64 9 mi, 08 min
Waynesboro 33 mi 0:31 31 min 1.0 gal
I 64 US 250 7 mi, 08 min
Afton 40 mi 0:39 39 min 1.4 gal
VA 6 2 mi, 02 min
Avon 43 mi 0:42 42 min 1.4 gal
VA 6 7 mi, 07 min
Martins Store 50 mi 0:50 50 min 1.7 gal
VA 6 7 mi, 07 min
Woods Mill 57 mi 0:57 57 min 1.7 gal
US 29 8 mi, 09 min
Lovingston 65 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.1 gal
US 29 4 mi, 04 min
Colleen 70 mi 1:11 1 h 11 min 2.3 gal
US 29 5 mi, 05 min
Buffalo Hill 75 mi 1:17 1 h 17 min 2.5 gal
US 29 5 mi, 04 min
Amherst 80 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.7 gal
US 29 2 mi, 02 min
Sweet Briar Station 81 mi 1:23 1 h 23 min 2.8 gal
US 29 7 mi, 06 min
West Bethel 89 mi 1:30 1 h 30 min 3.0 gal
VA 130 2 mi, 02 min
Martins Store 91 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 3.1 gal
US 29 Business 2 mi, 02 min
Madison Heights 93 mi 1:35 1 h 35 min 3.1 gal
US 29 Business VA 163 2 mi, 03 min
Lynchburg 94 mi 1:38 1 h 38 min 3.2 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Harrisonburg to Lynchburg?

Fuel cost: 12.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 94.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Harrisonburg to Lynchburg?

Driving time: 1 h 38 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 34 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 30 min
  • 9 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 8 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 2 min
  • 21 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 22 min
  • 16 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 16 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 4 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 4 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Harrisonburg to Lynchburg by land?

The distance between Harrisonburg and Lynchburg is 94.4 mi by road including 47.8 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Harrisonburg and Lynchburg respectively.

How far is Harrisonburg to Lynchburg by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Harrisonburg and Lynchburg is 73.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Harrisonburg and Lynchburg respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Harrisonburg from Lynchburg by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 8 min to cover the distance of 73 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 32 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Harrisonburg to Lynchburg?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 29 min to cover the distance of 73 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 33 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Harrisonburg and Lynchburg?

The halfway point between Harrisonburg and Lynchburg is Martins Store. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Martins Store to Harrisonburg is 50 mi and driving will take about 50 min. The road between Martins Store and Lynchburg has length 45 mi and will take approximately 48 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Avon is in 43 mi from Harrisonburg and 52 mi from Lynchburg
  • Afton is in 40 mi from Harrisonburg and 54 mi from Lynchburg
  • Woods Mill is in 57 mi from Harrisonburg and 38 mi from Lynchburg

Where is Harrisonburg in relation to Lynchburg?

Harrisonburg is located 73 mi north of Lynchburg.

Harrisonburg has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.44933, longitude -78.86888.

Lynchburg has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.41375, longitude -79.14225.

Which highway goes from Harrisonburg to Lynchburg?

The route from Harrisonburg to Lynchburg follows US 29.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 81: 24 mi
  • VA 6: 16 mi
  • I 64: 12 mi
  • VA 151: 6 mi
  • SR 56: 4 mi
  • US 29 Business: 2 mi
  • VA 130: 2 mi
  • US 250: 1 mi
  • VA 163: 1 mi
  • US 11: 1 mi
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