How far is Chester, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Chester, VA to Richmond, VA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Richmond.
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Start on Winfree Street
82 m · 14 sec · Winfree Street
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Continue on Chester Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Turn right onto Kingsdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kingsdale Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
854 ft · 16 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
772 ft · 18 sec · Route 1
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Turn right onto Willis Road
2239 ft · 54 sec · Willis Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
1817 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Downtown Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Meadow Street
1107 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Meadow Street
3129 ft · 1 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 Chester and Richmond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9.03 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Cloudy leaving Chester and Cloudy near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Richmond?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Chester and 9.2 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Chester and Cloudy near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Bensley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).
#1 Chester
Chester is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3568200, -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.23 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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