How far is Gloucester Courthouse, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Gloucester Courthouse, VA to Richmond, VA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.34 mi
01h 11m
Flight
52.15 mi
83.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Gloucester Courthouse.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.11 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester Courthouse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester Courthouse
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester Courthouse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Gloucester Courthouse
30.2 mi
00h 35m
To Richmond
30.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gloucester Courthouse and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Courthouse and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Botetourt Avenue

    1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1446 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2083 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Belroi Road

    1009 ft · 33 sec · Belroi Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Adner Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adner Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Buena Vista Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Buena Vista Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue

    691 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue

    96 m · 11 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Brook Road

    3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Admiral Street

    963 ft · 26 sec · Admiral Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street

    42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue

    728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    141 m · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
30.4 mi · 50%
George Washington Memorial Highway
8.02 mi · 13%
Buena Vista Road
4.94 mi · 8%
Adner Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
North Lombardy Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 35m from Gloucester Courthouse
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gloucester Courthouse and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gloucester Courthouse to Richmond?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Gloucester Courthouse and 30.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gloucester Courthouse and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, 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 West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Courthouse and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 52.15 mi (83.92 km).

Gloucester Courthouse

#1 Gloucester Courthouse

Census designated place

Population2,951
Coordinates37.4098600, -76.5266200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Botetourt Avenue (-76.527023, 37.40997)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.43 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.62 $11.98 $23.96

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 Gloucester Courthouse and Richmond. The current time is 01:08:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.