How far is Franconia, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franconia and Richmond is 86.56 miles (139.31 km).
Flight distance from Franconia, VA to Richmond, VA is 86.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Franconia to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franconia, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 95.54 miles (153.75 km) by car.
Driving from Franconia to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Franconia
Census designated place
| Population | 18245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°46'55"N 77°8'47"W |
| Latitude | 38.7820600 |
| Longitude | -77.1463700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franconia and Richmond
The distance between Franconia and Richmond is 154 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 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 Franconia and Richmond. The current time is 18:50:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.76 liters (3.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franconia and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franconia to Richmond is $11.19 (diesel $14.47).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.19 | $12.69 | $13.88 | $14.47 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franconia and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
