How far is King George, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from King George, VA to Richmond, VA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.86 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.6 mi
83.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.94 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 8:02 PM EST
Return by in King George
Fri, Nov 6, 9:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King George
2026-11-06T18:55
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 8:02 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in King George
9:30 PM EST
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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From King George
30 mi
00h 33m
To Richmond
30.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King George and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto James Madison Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on James Madison Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Broaddus Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broaddus Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard

    2727 ft · 58 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bowling Green Bypass

    716 ft · 11 sec · Bowling Green Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 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 King George 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
26.1 mi · 43%
A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 19%
Rogers Clark Boulevard
10.3 mi · 17%
James Madison Parkway
5.09 mi · 8%
Kings Highway
2.88 mi · 5%
East Broaddus Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
00h 33m from King George
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving King George and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King George to Richmond?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from King George and 30.9 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around King George and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King George and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.04 km).

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#1 King George

King George is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2681800, -77.1844200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: VA 3 (-77.184237, 38.268407)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.84
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $8.42 $16.84
Mid-grade $4.41 $9.49 $18.98
Premium $4.82 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $6.20 $13.32 $26.64

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between King George and Richmond. The current time is 18:55:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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