How far is Gretna, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gretna and Richmond is 112.34 miles (180.8 km).
Flight distance from Gretna, VA to Richmond, VA is 112.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Gretna to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gretna, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 132.47 miles (213.19 km) by car.
Driving from Gretna to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Gretna
Town of the United States
| Population | 1179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W |
| Latitude | 36.9537500 |
| Longitude | -79.3589100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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 Gretna and Richmond
The distance between Gretna and Richmond is 213 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Gretna and Richmond. The current time is 18:26:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.69 liters (4.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Richmond is $15.52 (diesel $20.06).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $15.52 | $17.59 | $19.24 | $20.06 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
