How far is Dahlgren, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Dahlgren, VA to Richmond, VA is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dahlgren and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlgren and Richmond.
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Start on Twelfth Street
30 m · 5 sec · Twelfth Street
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Turn right onto Potomac Drive
1788 ft · 1 min · Potomac Drive
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Turn slight left onto Dahlgren Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dahlgren Road
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Turn left onto James Madison Parkway
13.5 mi · 18 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 · 58 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 Dahlgren and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving Dahlgren and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dahlgren to Richmond?
The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 33.6 miles from Dahlgren and 34.5 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dahlgren and Sunny 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dahlgren and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 km).
#1 Dahlgren
Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,653 |
| Coordinates | 38.3312400, -77.0510900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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