How far is Bon Air, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Richmond, VA is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Richmond.
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Start on Rockaway Road
4 m · 3 sec · Rockaway Road
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Turn right onto Buford Road
3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road
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Turn sharp left onto Jahnke Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road
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Turn left onto VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
2344 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Robinson Street
93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street
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Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Meadow Street
1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air and Richmond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.75 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air 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 Bon Air to Richmond?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Bon Air and 4.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.18 km).
#1 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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