How far is Crozet, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Crozet, VA to Richmond, VA is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
85.28 mi
01h 23m
Flight
76.51 mi
123.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.51 mi
Kilometers
123.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.28 mi
Kilometers
137.25 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Crozet
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crozet
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crozet
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Crozet
42.6 mi
00h 41m
To Richmond
42.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crozet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crozet Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

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

    953 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  8. 8

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crozet 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
80.4 mi · 94%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Crozet Avenue
1.36 mi · 2%
Beltline Expressway
0.73 mi · 1%
I 195 South
0.38 mi
US 33
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Rockfish Gap Turnpike

Merge slight left

78.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 41m from Crozet
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crozet 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 Crozet to Richmond?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Crozet and 42.7 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crozet and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crozet and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 76.51 mi (123.13 km).

Crozet

#1 Crozet

Census designated place

Population2,138
Coordinates38.0695800, -78.7005800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Crozet Avenue (-78.700683, 38.069637)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Crozet and Richmond. The current time is 19:27:48.

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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.