Jersey City to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Lynchburg?

The distance from Jersey City to Lynchburg is 356.2 miles (573.2 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located SW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 427.4 miles, taking about 8h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City 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.