How far is Herndon, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Herndon and Richmond is 97.9 miles (157.56 km).
Flight distance from Herndon, VA to Richmond, VA is 97.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Herndon to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Herndon, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 110.33 miles (177.56 km) by car.
Driving from Herndon to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Herndon
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 24573 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°58'10"N 77°23'10"W |
| Latitude | 38.9695500 |
| Longitude | -77.3861000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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 Herndon and Richmond
The distance between Herndon and Richmond is 178 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 58 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 Herndon and Richmond. The current time is 21:28:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.74 liters (3.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Herndon and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Herndon to Richmond is $12.93 (diesel $16.71).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $12.93 | $14.65 | $16.02 | $16.71 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Herndon and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
