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.

Richmond image
#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
Richmond image
#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

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 17:45:55.

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 December 09, 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

Richmond image

Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Arlington 9.22 miles (15 km)

Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Arlington 27.4 miles (44 km)

Driving distance from Burke, VA to Arlington 16.06 miles (26 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Arlington 111.91 miles (180 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Arlington 194.78 miles (313 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Danville, VA to Arlington 242.51 miles (390 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Arlington 177.1 miles (285 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Arlington 126.61 miles (204 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Arlington 35.98 miles (58 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Arlington 175.32 miles (282 km)

Richmond image

Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Arlington 26.84 miles (43 km)

Gas Cost Calculator