How far is Belmont, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Belmont, VA to Richmond, VA is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.83 mi
02h 17m
Flight
104.44 mi
168.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.44 mi
Kilometers
168.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.83 mi
Kilometers
197.67 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-15T06:10
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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 Belmont
60.3 mi
01h 08m
To Richmond
62.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belmont Ridge Road

    92 m · 11 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Belmont Ridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    2644 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  21. 21

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
82 mi · 67%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 6%
Dulles Greenway
6.13 mi · 5%
Sully Road
4.55 mi · 4%
Route 50
3.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 08m from Belmont
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belmont and Mostly Clear near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 60.3 miles from Belmont and 62.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belmont and Mostly Clear 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 Belmont and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 104.44 mi (168.08 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0648300, -77.5099900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Belmont Ridge Road (-77.50996, 39.064814)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.22 $38.44
Premium $4.78 $20.74 $41.47
Diesel $5.62 $24.41 $48.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Richmond. The current time is 06:10:41.

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.