How far is Cherry Hill, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, VA to Richmond, VA is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.19 mi
01h 28m
Flight
70.99 mi
114.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.99 mi
Kilometers
114.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.67 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, Nov 7, 2:37 PM EST
Return by in Cherry Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 4:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-11-07T13:09
Arrive Richmond
Sat, Nov 7, 2:37 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Cherry Hill
40.6 mi
00h 44m
To Richmond
40.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on River Heritage Boulevard

    120 m · 19 sec · River Heritage Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thoroughgood Drive

    1369 ft · 38 sec · Thoroughgood Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Potomac Shores Parkway

    89 m · 6 sec · Potomac Shores Parkway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Potomac Shores Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dumfries Road

    1615 ft · 36 sec · Dumfries Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    2199 ft · 42 sec · Dumfries Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2460 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 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 Cherry Hill 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.4 mi · 92%
Potomac Shores Parkway
1.59 mi · 2%
River Heritage Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Dumfries Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Richmond Highway
0.67 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 44m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
3:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Hill and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherry Hill to Richmond?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 40.6 miles from Cherry Hill and 40.6 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Hill and Mostly Sunny 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.

RAIL

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 Cherry Hill and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 70.99 mi (114.24 km).

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#1 Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5698400, -77.2669300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Hill Road (-77.266934, 38.569874)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.39 $12.61 $25.22
Premium $4.80 $13.77 $27.53
Diesel $6.18 $17.73 $35.47

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Hill and Richmond. The current time is 13:09:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.