How far is Bristol, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bristol and Richmond is 268.87 miles (432.71 km).
Flight distance from Bristol, VA to Richmond, VA is 268.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Bristol to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bristol, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 322.18 miles (518.49 km) by car.
Driving from Bristol to Richmond will take approximately 04 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Bristol
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17329 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°35'47"N 82°11'18"W |
| Latitude | 36.5964900 |
| Longitude | -82.1884700 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bristol and Richmond
The distance between Bristol and Richmond is 518 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Bristol and Richmond. The current time is 13:00:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.03 liters (11.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bristol and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bristol to Richmond is $37.74 (diesel $48.79).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $37.74 | $42.78 | $46.79 | $48.79 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bristol and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
