How far is Fairlawn, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Fairlawn, VA to Richmond, VA is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairlawn and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairlawn and Richmond.
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Start on East Scotland Road
34 m · 5 sec · East Scotland Road
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Continue on East Fairlawn Drive
970 ft · 45 sec · East Fairlawn Drive
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Turn right
1990 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Madison Street
2667 ft · 59 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
1076 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Beltline Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
969 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
84 m · 8 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 Fairlawn 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 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Fairlawn and 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 Fairlawn to Richmond?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Fairlawn and 87.2 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairlawn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 138.77 mi (223.33 km).
#1 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7762400, -79.9820000 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $38.17 | $76.33 |
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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