How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colonial Heights and Richmond is 264.55 miles (425.76 km).
Flight distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Richmond, VA is 264.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Colonial Heights to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 316.76 miles (509.77 km) by car.
Driving from Colonial Heights to Richmond will take approximately 04 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17205 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°38'0"N 82°7'13"W |
| Latitude | 36.6334400 |
| Longitude | -82.1204100 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Colonial Heights and Richmond
The distance between Colonial Heights and Richmond is 510 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Colonial Heights and Richmond. The current time is 05:59:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.31 liters (11.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colonial Heights and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colonial Heights to Richmond is $37.11 (diesel $47.97).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $37.11 | $42.06 | $46.01 | $47.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colonial Heights and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
