Richmond, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Richmond, VA is a well-connected starting point with 39 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 102 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Richmond, VA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

39

Longest Drive

380.2 mi

Pennington Gap, VA

Quickest Drive

22m

Ashland, VA

Plan Around Richmond, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Richmond, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pennington Gap, VA to Richmond, VA 380.2 mi · 6h 10m Pulaski, VA to Richmond, VA 233.6 mi · 3h 41m Blacksburg, VA to Richmond, VA 215.9 mi · 3h 27m Hollins, VA to Richmond, VA 179.2 mi · 2h 49m

Continue From Richmond, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Richmond, VA to Pulaski, VA 233.2 mi · 4h 24m Richmond, VA to Arlington, VA 105 mi · 1h 44m Richmond, VA to Gainesville, VA 102.6 mi · 2h 8m Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA 94 mi · 1h 35m

Trips from Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA to Pulaski, VA

233.2 mi 4h 24m

Richmond, VA to Arlington, VA

105 mi 1h 44m

Richmond, VA to Gainesville, VA

102.6 mi 2h 8m

Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA

94 mi 1h 35m

Richmond, VA to Appomattox, VA

90.4 mi 2h 1m

Richmond, VA to Charlottesville, VA

69.5 mi 1h 8m

Richmond, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

22 mi 32m

Driving from Richmond, VA

On average, trips departing from Richmond, VA run 102 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 233 miles (4h 24m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Richmond, VA include Pulaski, VA (233.2 mi, 4h 24m), Arlington, VA (105 mi, 1h 44m), Gainesville, VA (102.6 mi, 2h 8m), Norfolk, VA (94 mi, 1h 35m), and Appomattox, VA (90.4 mi, 2h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 102-mile trip from Richmond, VA, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Richmond, VA and 32 routes heading into Richmond, VA, covering 39 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 233 miles.

The longest mapped route from Richmond, VA covers 233 miles and takes approximately 4h 24m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Richmond, VA runs about 102 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 102-mile trip from Richmond, VA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Richmond, VA include Pulaski, VA, Arlington, VA, Gainesville, VA and Norfolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.