How far is Cape Charles, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Cape Charles, VA to Richmond, VA is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Charles and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Charles and Richmond.
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Start on Park Row
90 m · 20 sec · Park Row
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Turn left onto Strawberry Street
1252 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mason Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min · Mason Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Avenue
1561 ft · 31 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Stone Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Road
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Turn right onto Lankford Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
72.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue
691 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
96 m · 11 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Continue on Brook Road
3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road
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Turn left onto Admiral Street
963 ft · 26 sec · Admiral Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street
42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue
728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
141 m · 13 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 Cape Charles and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
72.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Charles and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Charles to Richmond?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Cape Charles and 65 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Charles and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Newport News
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Poquoson Public Library
Historic City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Charles and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.36 km).
#1 Cape Charles
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 37.2700800, -76.0164900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
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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