How far is Haymarket, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Haymarket, VA to Richmond, VA is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.79 mi
01h 52m
Flight
87.46 mi
140.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.46 mi
Kilometers
140.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.79 mi
Kilometers
165.42 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Haymarket
Mon, Jun 1, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haymarket
2026-06-01T14:03
Arrive Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haymarket
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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Haymarket
51.6 mi
00h 56m
To Richmond
51.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haymarket and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    6 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    558 ft · 13 sec · James Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1620 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
88 mi · 86%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 8%
I 66 East
3.83 mi · 4%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
US 234 South
0.6 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
00h 56m from Haymarket
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Haymarket and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haymarket to Richmond?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 51.6 miles from Haymarket and 51.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haymarket and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haymarket and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 87.46 mi (140.76 km).

Haymarket

#1 Haymarket

Street in the St.

Population1,687
Coordinates38.8120600, -77.6363800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-77.636368, 38.812054)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.38 $28.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.78 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.62 $20.42 $40.83

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Haymarket and Richmond. The current time is 14:03:38.

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