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Lancaster County, Virginia Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Lancaster County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lancaster County, Virginia among 133 road miles divided in 2,403 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 292 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,775

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

6.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

35.6 min

Congestion ratio

Congestion ratio

The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.

3.6%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

60.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,248

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,775 vehicles per day in Lancaster County, Virginia that results in 213,227 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Virginia state averages: Lancaster sees 67% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,775 vehicles per day against 5,349), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lancaster accounts for about 0.1% of Virginia's statewide total, at 213,227 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.8 million per year). At 35.6 minutes, the average travel time is 13% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 3.6% is 79% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 14% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Lancaster's 1,775 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lancaster runs longer than 85% of counties in Virginia.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,775

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

6.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

35.6 min

Congestion ratio

Congestion ratio

The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.

3.6%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

60.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,248

The non-highway road network in Lancaster County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,775 vehicles per day. That average covers 133 non-highway road miles divided in 2,403 segments (average segment length 292 ft), together carrying 213,227 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 77% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 3.6% signals easier movement on local roads. 85% of counties in Virginia see shorter overall travel times than Lancaster. 43% of counties in Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lancaster. Lancaster has the highest median driver age in Virginia - 60 years.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 81% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Lancaster County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Lancaster

Virginia
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,775

5,349

-66.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

6.2%

9.6%

-35.5%

Truck % (Highway)

13.1%

Avg. Travel Time

35.6 min

31.7 min

+12.5%

How Lancaster County compares

Lancaster County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Lancaster County carries 34.4% less traffic on a typical road and moves 48.8% of the total daily travel; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Lancaster County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Virginia average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Lancaster County1,7756.2%213,22735.6 min3.6%
Middlesex County, Virginia3,1097.0%352,88634.7 minN/A
Northumberland County, Virginia1,5766.8%229,90729.0 minN/A
Mathews County, Virginia2,9306.3%178,33528.1 minN/A
Gloucester County, Virginia3,2106.4%985,74527.6 min8.5%
Virginia average5,3499.6%N/A31.7 min16.8%

Lancaster County ranked within Virginia

On average driver age, Lancaster County tops the Virginia field outright.

Where Lancaster County sits among Virginia's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureLancaster CountyVirginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,775#115 of 133
Average travel time35.6 min#21 of 133
Average driver income$71,248#76 of 133
Average driver age60.4 yrs#1 of 133

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #1 of 133 on average driver age, against #115 of 133 on average daily traffic volume.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:

Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

VirginiaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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