How far is Arlington, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Arlington and Richmond is 93.72 miles (150.82 km).
Flight distance from Arlington, VA to Richmond, VA is 93.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Arlington to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Arlington, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 105.04 miles (169.04 km) by car.
Driving from Arlington to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.
| Population | 229164 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W |
| Latitude | 38.8810100 |
| Longitude | -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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 Arlington and Richmond
The distance between Arlington and Richmond is 169 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 52 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 Arlington and Richmond. The current time is 04:40:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.03 liters (3.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arlington and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arlington to Richmond is $12.31 (diesel $15.91).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $12.31 | $13.95 | $15.26 | $15.91 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arlington and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Arlington 27.4 miles (44 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to Arlington 16.06 miles (26 km)
