Florence, Alabama to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.3 miles 819.6 km · straight line
611.1 miles estimated 983.5 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Lynchburg?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Lynchburg is 509.3 miles (819.6 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located ENE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.1 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Lynchburg in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Florence, Alabama and Lynchburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Florence, Alabama to Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients