How far is Colonial Beach, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Beach, VA to Richmond, VA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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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 Colonial Beach and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Beach and Richmond.
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Start on Washington Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Colonial Avenue
3168 ft · 2 min · Colonial Avenue
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Turn right onto McKinney Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · McKinney Boulevard
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Continue on Ridge Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto James Madison Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on James Madison Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Memorial Bridge
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Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Broaddus Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broaddus Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard
2727 ft · 56 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bowling Green Bypass
716 ft · 11 sec · Bowling Green Bypass
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Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard
9.8 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1189 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road
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Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road
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Continue on North Meadow Street
1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street
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Turn left onto Monument Avenue
758 ft · 27 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 Colonial Beach 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colonial Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Beach to Richmond?
The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Colonial Beach and 33.1 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colonial Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Fredericksburg
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Richmond Staples Mill Road station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Beach and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 55.48 mi (89.28 km).
#1 Colonial Beach
Town in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.2545700, -76.9635800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
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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