How far is Centreville, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Centreville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
103.5 mi
01h 53m
Flight
88.91 mi
143.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.91 mi
Kilometers
143.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.5 mi
Kilometers
166.57 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T01:03
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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 Centreville
51.1 mi
00h 56m
To Richmond
52.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Gilead Road

    6 m · 6 sec · Mount Gilead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Braddock Road

    627 ft · 19 sec · Braddock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 29

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 29

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 29

    1770 ft · 44 sec · Route 29

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward VA 286 South: Springfield

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  7. 7

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

    934 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    671 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centreville 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
82 mi · 79%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 8%
Fairfax County Parkway
4.93 mi · 5%
Route 29
2.91 mi · 3%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Gordon Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
00h 56m from Centreville
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Centreville and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 51.1 miles from Centreville and 52.4 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centreville and Chance Rain Showers 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 Centreville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 88.91 mi (143.09 km).

Centreville

#1 Centreville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,778
Coordinates38.8403900, -77.4288800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Gilead Road (-77.428869, 38.84038)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.92
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.46 $28.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.17 $32.33
Premium $4.78 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.62 $20.53 $41.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Richmond. The current time is 01:03:01.

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.