How far is Covington, VA from Raphine, VA?
The driving distance from Covington, VA to Raphine, VA is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Raphine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Raphine.
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Start on West Main Street
1653 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lexington Avenue
107 m · 9 sec · North Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
675 ft · 14 sec · West Locust Street
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Continue on North Craig Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Craig Avenue
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Continue on South Durant Road
2336 ft · 49 sec · South Durant Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
55.5 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 606: Raphine, Steeles Tavern
1128 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Raphine Road
2824 ft · 1 min · Raphine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raphine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Raphine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Durant Road
Merge slight left
55.5 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Raphine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Raphine?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Covington and 29.1 miles from Raphine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Raphine.
Stop Ideas Near Goshen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goshen.
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Kemper Street station
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Raphine. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).
#1 Covington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,639 |
| Coordinates | 37.7934600, -79.9939500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raphine
Raphine is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9373500, -79.2328100 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raphine (-79.23281, 37.93735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.92 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
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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