How far is Kings Park West, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Kings Park West, VA to Richmond, VA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 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
98.16 mi
01h 52m
Flight
87.56 mi
140.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.97 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
Thu, Oct 15, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Kings Park West
Fri, Oct 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park West
2026-10-15T20:28
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Oct 15, 10:21 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 Kings Park West
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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Kings Park West
48 mi
00h 56m
To Richmond
50.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59ยฐF
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
72ยฐF
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park West and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park West and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    143 m ยท 36 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    1698 ft ยท 56 sec ยท Commonwealth Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Roberts Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Parkway

    1.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท Roberts Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    2.3 mi ยท 4 min ยท Fairfax County Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lee Chapel Road

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Lee Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    4.9 mi ยท 7 min ยท Ox Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Gordon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft ยท 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi ยท 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi ยท 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1189 ft ยท 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft ยท 29 sec ยท North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft ยท 30 sec ยท Robin Hood Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Hermitage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft ยท 34 sec ยท North Meadow Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Monument Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m ยท 2 sec ยท Marcus-David Peters Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park West 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
82 mi ยท 84%
Ox Road
4.87 mi ยท 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
2.29 mi ยท 2%
Roberts Parkway
1.46 mi ยท 1%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi ยท 1%
Lee Chapel Road
1.06 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

55.7 mi ยท 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
+10.6 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 56m from Kings Park West
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kings Park West and 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 Kings Park West to Richmond?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Kings Park West and 50.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 $14.32 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kings Park West and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

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

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Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
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Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park West and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.91 km).

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#1 Kings Park West

This Fairfax County community is situated in Northern Virginia, approximately 20 miles west of Washington, D.

Population0
Coordinates38.8144300, -77.2958200
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.29648, 38.814174)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L ยท about $14.32
Round trip
$28.63
6.92 gal ยท 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $14.32 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.63 $16.03 $32.05
Premium $5.01 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $6.21 $21.49 $42.99

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park West and Richmond. The current time is 20:28:40.

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.