How far is Bracey, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Bracey, VA to Richmond, VA is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.78 mi
01h 28m
Flight
75.91 mi
122.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.91 mi
Kilometers
122.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.78 mi
Kilometers
146.1 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 1:33 AM EST
Return by in Bracey
Tue, Nov 10, 3:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bracey
2026-11-10T00:04
Arrive Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 1:33 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bracey
9:30 PM EST
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
McKenney
VA

Town of the United States

From Bracey
45.3 mi
00h 44m
To Richmond
45.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bracey Drive

    837 ft · 38 sec · Bracey Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2451 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway

    1817 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Downtown Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Meadow Street

    1107 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Meadow Street

    3129 ft · 1 min · South Meadow Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bracey 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bracey Drive
86.9 mi · 96%
Downtown Expressway
1.6 mi · 2%
South Meadow Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Cash Toll
0.38 mi
VA 195 Toll
0.34 mi
Meadow Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Bracey Drive

Merge slight left

86.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenney
00h 44m from Bracey
Leave By
3:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bracey and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

McKenney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Bracey and 45.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bracey and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near McKenney

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

39 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

66 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

73 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

88 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bracey and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 75.91 mi (122.17 km).

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#1 Bracey

Bracey is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5995900, -78.1430500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Bracey Drive (-78.143229, 36.599612)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.71
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $12.36 $24.71
Mid-grade $4.35 $13.92 $27.85
Premium $4.77 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $6.16 $19.70 $39.40

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bracey and Richmond. The current time is 00:04:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.