Distance from Washington to Richmond by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Richmond (VA) is 97 miles or 156 kilometers or 84 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Richmond is 106 miles (171 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 9 miles or 15 km.

Washington to Richmond Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Richmond, VA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, Virginia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, Virginia is 106 miles or 171 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is 106 miles or 171 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Richmond, Virginia.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, Virginia is approximately 106 miles (171 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Richmond take?
Washington and Richmond are 2 hours 8 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 Washington and Richmond

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Richmond (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Richmond
2025-12-19, 03:50:33 EST	2025-12-19, 03:50:33 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Richmond Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	106 mi	171 km	92.05 nmi
Straight line distance	97 mi	156 km	84 nmi
Difference	9 mi	15 km	8 nmi

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