How far is Bealeton, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Bealeton, VA to Richmond, VA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
80.19 mi
01h 26m
Flight
72.25 mi
116.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.19 mi
Kilometers
129.06 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Apr 12, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bealeton
2026-04-12T06:46
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Apr 12, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bealeton
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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Bealeton
40 mi
00h 43m
To Richmond
40.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bealeton and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    1455 ft · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marsh Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Marsh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Warrenton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bealeton 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
55.1 mi · 69%
Marsh Road
12.7 mi · 16%
Warrenton Road
9.73 mi · 12%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Schoolhouse Road
0.28 mi
VA 161
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

55.1 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 43m from Bealeton
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bealeton and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bealeton to Richmond?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Bealeton and 40.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bealeton and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.28 km).

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#1 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.764112, 38.571639)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.53 $25.07
Premium $4.78 $13.52 $27.04
Diesel $5.62 $15.92 $31.83

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bealeton and Richmond. The current time is 06:46:21.

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.