How far is Brookneal, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Brookneal, VA to Richmond, VA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookneal and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookneal and Richmond.
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Start on Lynchburg Avenue
1280 ft · 25 sec · Lynchburg Avenue
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Continue on Wickliffe Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Wickliffe Avenue
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Continue on Wickliffe Road
4 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Phenix Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Phenix Main Street
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on David Bruce Highway
2017 ft · 1 min · David Bruce Highway
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Continue on David Bruce Avenue
1 km · 2 min · David Bruce Avenue
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Turn right onto Legrande Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Legrande Avenue
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Continue on Tollhouse Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tollhouse Highway
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Continue on Drakes Main Street
1808 ft · 41 sec · Drakes Main Street
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Turn left onto Gethsemane Church Avenue
2793 ft · 59 sec · Gethsemane Church Avenue
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Continue on Highway Fifty Nine
6.7 mi · 9 min · Highway Fifty Nine
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Continue on Merry Oaks Drive
3191 ft · 1 min · Merry Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
619 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Four Locusts Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Four Locusts Highway
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Continue on Four Locust Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Four Locust Highway
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Continue on Farmville Highway
997 ft · 22 sec · Farmville Highway
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Take the exit slight right
701 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
17.5 mi · 22 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 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 Brookneal and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Patrick Henry Highway
Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookneal 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 Brookneal to Richmond?
The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Brookneal and 51.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brookneal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Burkeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burkeville.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookneal and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 88.67 mi (142.7 km).
#1 Brookneal
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 37.0501400, -78.9441800 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.70 | $29.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.73 | $35.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
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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