Distance from Raleigh to Richmond by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Richmond (VA) is 136 miles or 219 kilometers or 118 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Richmond is 154 miles (248 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 29 km.

Raleigh to Richmond Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Richmond, VA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is 154 miles or 248 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA is 154 miles or 248 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Richmond, Virginia.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is approximately 154 miles (248 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Richmond take?
Raleigh and Richmond are 3 hours 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Richmond

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Richmond (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Richmond
2025-12-19, 13:59:41 EST	2025-12-19, 13:59:41 EST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Richmond Virginia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	154 mi	248 km	133.73 nmi
Straight line distance	136 mi	219 km	118 nmi
Difference	18 mi	29 km	15 nmi

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