How far is Forest, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest and Richmond is 101.19 miles (162.85 km).

Flight distance from Forest, VA to Richmond, VA is 101.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Forest to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 121.39 miles (195.36 km) by car.

Driving from Forest to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Forest

Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population 9106
GPS Coordinates 37°21'50"N 79°17'23"W
Latitude 37.3637500
Longitude -79.2897500
Altitude 269
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest and Richmond

The distance between Forest and Richmond is 195 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Forest and Richmond. The current time is 06:10:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.21 liters (4.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Richmond is $14.22 (diesel $18.38).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $14.22 $16.12 $17.63 $18.38

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Forest 194.26 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Forest 185.62 miles (299 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Forest 200.19 miles (322 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Forest 200.66 miles (323 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Forest 193.17 miles (311 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Forest 198.37 miles (319 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Forest 196.96 miles (317 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Forest 193.44 miles (311 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Forest 42.5 miles (68 km)

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Driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Forest 180.83 miles (291 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Forest 215.73 miles (347 km)

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