How far is Aquia Harbour, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Aquia Harbour, VA to Richmond, VA is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
68.92 mi
01h 13m
Flight
62.91 mi
101.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.91 mi
Kilometers
101.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.92 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aquia Harbour
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aquia Harbour
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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Aquia Harbour
34.3 mi
00h 36m
To Richmond
34.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aquia Harbour and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquia Drive

    115 m · 16 sec · Aquia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Garrisonville Road

    1019 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: I-95 south

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aquia Harbour and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95
65.2 mi · 95%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Washington Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
Richmond Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
VA 161
0.22 mi
North Meadow Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95

Keep slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
00h 36m from Aquia Harbour
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aquia Harbour and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aquia Harbour to Richmond?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Aquia Harbour and 34.6 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aquia Harbour and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aquia Harbour and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 62.91 mi (101.25 km).

Aquia Harbour

#1 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquia Drive (-77.388777, 38.462684)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.78 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.62 $13.67 $27.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aquia Harbour and Richmond. The current time is 05:27:20.

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.