How far is Amherst, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Richmond is 87.16 miles (140.28 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Richmond, VA is 87.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Amherst to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 117.38 miles (188.91 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Richmond
The distance between Amherst and Richmond is 189 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Richmond. The current time is 17:04:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.68 liters (4.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Richmond is $13.75 (diesel $17.78).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.75 | $15.59 | $17.05 | $17.78 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
