How far is Buckhall, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to Richmond, VA is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
93.88 mi
01h 44m
Flight
81.41 mi
131.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.41 mi
Kilometers
131.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.08 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-15T08:04
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Buckhall
46.4 mi
00h 52m
To Richmond
47.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Buckhall and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 44 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Prince William Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smoketown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smoketown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gideon Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gideon Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dale Boulevard

    1482 ft · 39 sec · Dale Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1849 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhall 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
78.1 mi · 83%
Prince William Parkway
10.3 mi · 11%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Smoketown Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Gideon Drive
0.8 mi · 1%
Dale Boulevard
0.28 mi
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 52m from Buckhall
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckhall 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 Buckhall to Richmond?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Buckhall and 47.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckhall and Mostly Clear near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

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

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Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhall and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 81.41 mi (131.01 km).

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#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.66 $29.32
Premium $4.78 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.62 $18.62 $37.23

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 Buckhall and Richmond. The current time is 08:04:02.

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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.