Richmond, VA Road Trips

Richmond, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 27 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 107 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.

Trip Routes

76

Longest Drive

379.2 mi

Pennington Gap, VA

Quickest Drive

24m

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 379.2 mi · 7h 13m Bristol, VA to Richmond, VA 322.2 mi · 4h 50m Richlands, VA to Richmond, VA 314.4 mi · 5h 8m Narrows, VA to Richmond, VA 234.8 mi · 4h 41m

Continue From Richmond, VA

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

Richmond, VA to Bristol, VA 322.5 mi · 5h 58m Richmond, VA to Pulaski, VA 233.2 mi · 4h 24m Richmond, VA to Blacksburg, VA 215.3 mi · 4h 9m Richmond, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA 187.3 mi · 3h 32m

Trips from Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA to Bristol, VA

322.5 mi 5h 58m

Richmond, VA to Pulaski, VA

233.2 mi 4h 24m

Richmond, VA to Blacksburg, VA

215.3 mi 4h 9m

Richmond, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA

187.3 mi 3h 32m

Richmond, VA to Buchanan, VA

158 mi 2h 58m

Richmond, VA to Harrisonburg, VA

128.3 mi 2h

Richmond, VA to Front Royal, VA

124.1 mi 2h 40m

Richmond, VA to Stanley, VA

116.7 mi 2h 34m

Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA

115.4 mi 2h 6m

Richmond, VA to Arlington, VA

104.6 mi 2h 6m

Richmond, VA to Gainesville, VA

102.6 mi 2h 8m

Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA

102.3 mi 1h 40m

Richmond, VA to Amherst, VA

99 mi 2h 18m

Richmond, VA to Bristow, VA

93.2 mi 1h 56m

Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA

93.2 mi 1h 55m

Richmond, VA to Appomattox, VA

90.4 mi 2h 1m

Richmond, VA to Lorton, VA

88 mi 1h 44m

Richmond, VA to Dale City, VA

82.1 mi 1h 38m

Driving from Richmond, VA

On average, trips departing from Richmond, VA run 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 323 miles (5h 58m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Richmond, VA are Bristol, VA (322.5 mi, 5h 58m), Pulaski, VA (233.2 mi, 4h 24m), Blacksburg, VA (215.3 mi, 4h 9m), Cedar Bluff, VA (187.3 mi, 3h 32m), and Buchanan, VA (158 mi, 2h 58m). 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 107-mile trip from Richmond, VA, budget about $17 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 27 mapped routes leaving Richmond, VA and 49 routes heading into Richmond, VA, covering 76 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 323 miles.

The longest mapped route from Richmond, VA covers 323 miles and takes approximately 5h 58m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Richmond, VA runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Richmond, VA costs roughly $17 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 Bristol, VA, Pulaski, VA, Blacksburg, VA and Cedar Bluff, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.