How far is Dublin, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Dublin, VA to Richmond, VA is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.74 mi
03h 35m
Flight
179.86 mi
289.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.86 mi
Kilometers
289.46 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.74 mi
Kilometers
366.51 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Dublin
113.7 mi
01h 47m
To Richmond
114 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 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 Dublin and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    2052 ft · 52 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto VA 100 South: Hillsville, Bristol

    807 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Cleburne Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cleburne Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

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

    953 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  10. 10

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleburne Boulevard
125 mi · 55%
I 64 East
99.3 mi · 44%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Beltline Expressway
0.73 mi
Broad Street
0.39 mi
I 195 South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Cleburne Boulevard

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
01h 47m from Dublin
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Richmond?

The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Dublin and 114 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dublin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 179.86 mi (289.46 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

Town in Virginia

Population2,578
Coordinates37.1056800, -80.6853400
Altitude635
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-80.685466, 37.105829)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.42 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.69
16.08 gal · 60.84 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.85 $63.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.61 $71.22
Premium $4.78 $38.42 $76.83
Diesel $5.62 $45.22 $90.43

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 Dublin and Richmond. The current time is 20:40:43.

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.