How far is Belle Haven, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Belle Haven, VA to Richmond, VA is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
102.19 mi
01h 54m
Flight
87.79 mi
141.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.19 mi
Kilometers
164.46 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Belle Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Haven
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Haven
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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Belle Haven
50.9 mi
00h 57m
To Richmond
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Haven and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunting Cove Place

    603 ft · 32 sec · Hunting Cove Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hunt Road

    2137 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hunt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    762 ft · 19 sec · Richmond Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Baltimore, Richmond

    815 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West

    2850 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Haven and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
97.9 mi · 96%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.93 mi · 1%
Fort Hunt Road
0.41 mi
VA 161
0.22 mi
North Meadow Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
00h 57m from Belle Haven
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belle Haven and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Haven to Richmond?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Belle Haven and 51.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Haven and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Haven and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.28 km).

Belle Haven

#1 Belle Haven

Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Population6,518
Coordinates38.7853900, -77.0630300
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunting Cove Place (-77.063017, 38.785382)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Haven and Richmond. The current time is 00:41:07.

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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.