How far is Dooms, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Dooms, VA to Richmond, VA is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
96.78 mi
01h 36m
Flight
85.36 mi
137.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.36 mi
Kilometers
137.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.78 mi
Kilometers
155.76 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Dooms
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dooms
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dooms
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 Dooms
48.3 mi
00h 48m
To Richmond
48.5 mi
00h 48m

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
3 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 Dooms and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eastside Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Delphine Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Delphine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Three Notched Mountain Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

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

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

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

    953 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  11. 11

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dooms 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-64 East
87.1 mi · 90%
North Delphine Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
Three Notched Mountain Highway
1.82 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Eastside Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 48m from Dooms
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dooms and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 48.3 miles from Dooms and 48.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dooms and Sunny 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 Dooms and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 85.36 mi (137.37 km).

Dooms

#1 Dooms

Census designated place

Population1,327
Coordinates38.1090200, -78.8575200
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastside Highway (-78.857505, 38.109018)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 Dooms and Richmond. The current time is 01:24:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.