Atlanta to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.5 miles 625.2 km · straight line
445.8 miles actual route 717.4 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lynchburg?

The distance from Atlanta to Lynchburg is 388.5 miles (625.2 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 445.8 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Lynchburg in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Lynchburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM