How far is Broadway, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Broadway, VA to Richmond, VA is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
143.33 mi
02h 17m
Flight
103.23 mi
166.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.23 mi
Kilometers
166.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.33 mi
Kilometers
230.66 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
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Broadway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 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
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
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
Charlottesville
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Broadway
71.6 mi
01h 08m
To Richmond
71.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Timber Way

    63 m · 4 sec · Timber Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Mayland Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Mayland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street

    969 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.5 mi · 69%
Mayland Road
39.9 mi · 28%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Beltline Expressway
0.73 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
0.68 mi
I 195 South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

98.9 mi · 01h 49m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
103.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlottesville
01h 08m from Broadway
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Broadway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 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?

Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Broadway and 71.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Broadway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

1 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

54 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

92 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 103.23 mi (166.14 km).

Broadway

#1 Broadway

Road in Manhattan, New York City

Population3,995
Coordinates38.6131700, -78.7989100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-78.798916, 38.613159)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $20.04
Round trip
$40.09
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.04 $40.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.41 $44.82
Premium $4.78 $24.18 $48.35
Diesel $5.62 $28.46 $56.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Richmond. The current time is 22:46:41.

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.