How far is Amelia Court House, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Amelia Court House, VA to Richmond, VA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.99 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.04 mi
51.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amelia Court House
2026-04-15T04:41
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amelia Court House
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Amelia Court House
19.1 mi
00h 24m
To Richmond
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amelia Court House and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amelia Court House and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Court Street

    87 m · 9 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    44 m · 3 sec · Virginia Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2344 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue

    70 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue

    1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grayland Avenue

    2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Meadow Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amelia Court House and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 36%
Powhite Parkway
10.7 mi · 28%
Patrick Henry Highway
6.09 mi · 16%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 5%
Goodes Bridge Road
2.08 mi · 5%
South Meadow Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hull Street Road

Continue on Hull Street Road

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
00h 24m from Amelia Court House
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amelia Court House and Mostly Clear near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amelia Court House to Richmond?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Amelia Court House and 19.8 miles from Richmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amelia Court House and Mostly Clear near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterfield Court House, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amelia Court House and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.57 km).

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#1 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-77.980504, 37.34265)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.93
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.47 $10.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.78 $6.59 $13.19
Diesel $5.62 $7.76 $15.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amelia Court House and Richmond. The current time is 04:41:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.