How far is Broadlands, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to Richmond, VA is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
118.42 mi
02h 15m
Flight
101.23 mi
162.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.23 mi
Kilometers
162.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.42 mi
Kilometers
190.58 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadlands
2026-04-15T07:46
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadlands
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 Broadlands
58.5 mi
01h 07m
To Richmond
59.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Broadlands and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Truro Parish Drive

    661 ft · 19 sec · Truro Parish Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Waxpool Road

    2888 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Demott Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mooreview Parkway

    1193 ft · 31 sec · Mooreview Parkway

  6. 6

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

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Dulles Greenway

  8. 8

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

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  11. 11

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

    995 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  15. 15

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

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  17. 17

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

    934 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

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

    671 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  24. 24

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadlands 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
82 mi · 69%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 6%
Sully Road
4.55 mi · 4%
Dulles Greenway
3.44 mi · 3%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 07m from Broadlands
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broadlands 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 Broadlands to Richmond?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 58.5 miles from Broadlands and 59.9 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broadlands 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 Broadlands and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 101.23 mi (162.92 km).

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#1 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Chickacoan Trail Drive (-77.520352, 39.01821)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.11
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.56 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.51 $37.03
Premium $4.78 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $5.62 $23.51 $47.02

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 Broadlands and Richmond. The current time is 07:46:57.

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.