How far is Gainesville, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Richmond.
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Start on Lee Highway
1 km · 53 sec · Lee Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2928 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries
3163 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Prince William Parkway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway
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Continue on Dumfries Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road
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Take the exit slight right
2284 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1189 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road
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Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road
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Continue on North Meadow Street
1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street
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Turn left onto Monument Avenue
758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
25 m · 2 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 Gainesville and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dumfries Road
Keep slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Gainesville and 50.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 86.22 mi (138.75 km).
#1 Gainesville
Gainesville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7956700, -77.6138800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
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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