How far is Lakeside, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Lakeside, VA to Richmond, VA is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Richmond.
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Start on Cedar Croft Street
1440 ft · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
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Turn left onto Dumbarton Road
2675 ft · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
1841 ft · 45 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Continue on Hermitage Road
1007 ft · 26 sec · Hermitage Road
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Take the ramp right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1189 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road
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Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road
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Continue on North Meadow Street
1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street
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Turn left onto Monument Avenue
758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside and Richmond.
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.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.22 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside 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 Lakeside to Richmond?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 2.4 miles from Lakeside and 2.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near East Highland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Highland Park.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 3.83 mi (6.17 km).
#1 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6076500, -77.4769300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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