How far is Crimora, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Crimora, VA to Richmond, VA is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.58 mi
01h 41m
Flight
86.43 mi
139.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.58 mi
Kilometers
161.86 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Crimora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crimora
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crimora
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Crimora
50.2 mi
00h 50m
To Richmond
50.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crimora and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on New Hope and Crimora Road

    2214 ft · 55 sec · New Hope and Crimora Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Side Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Side Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Eastside Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Delphine Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Delphine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Three Notched Mountain Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-64 East: Charlottesville

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street

    969 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crimora 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-64 East
87.1 mi · 87%
East Side Highway
3.1 mi · 3%
North Delphine Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
Three Notched Mountain Highway
1.82 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Eastside Highway
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-64 East

Merge slight left

86.8 mi · 01h 36m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
00h 50m from Crimora
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crimora and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crimora to Richmond?

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Crimora and 50.4 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crimora and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Monticello, 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 Lake Monticello.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crimora and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.1 km).

Crimora

#1 Crimora

Census designated place

Population2,209
Coordinates38.1540200, -78.8503000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: New Hope and Crimora Road (-78.850279, 38.154099)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.72 $31.45
Premium $4.78 $16.96 $33.92
Diesel $5.62 $19.97 $39.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crimora and Richmond. The current time is 03:15:11.

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