How far is Highland Springs, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Highland Springs, VA to Richmond, VA is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.28 mi
11.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.53 mi
Kilometers
16.94 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Springs
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Highland Park
VA

Census designated place

From Highland Springs
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Richmond
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Springs and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Avenue

    9 m · 8 sec · South Holly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Nine Mile Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Downtown

    1326 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

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

    691 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue

    96 m · 11 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Brook Road

    3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Admiral Street

    963 ft · 26 sec · Admiral Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street

    42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue

    728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    141 m · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Nine Mile Road
3.88 mi · 37%
I 64 West
3.35 mi · 32%
North Lombardy Street
0.65 mi · 6%
Brook Road
0.62 mi · 6%
Admiral Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Monument Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Nine Mile Road

Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road

3.88 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Highland Park
00h 08m from Highland Springs
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Springs to Richmond?

The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Highland Springs and 6 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Highland Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near East Highland Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Highland Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 4.5 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 1.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Highland Park.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

6 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

9 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

21 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

38 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Springs and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.71 km).

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#1 Highland Springs

Census designated place

Population15,711
Coordinates37.5459800, -77.3277600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: South Holly Avenue (-77.327728, 37.54595)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.93
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.47 $2.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.64 $3.28
Premium $4.78 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.62 $2.08 $4.16

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Springs and Richmond. The current time is 03:21:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.