How far is Lawrenceville, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Lawrenceville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Richmond.
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Start on West Hicks Street
3 m · 5 sec · West Hicks Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2351 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road
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Take the ramp left
876 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
12.2 mi · 18 min · Old Stage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
1817 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Downtown Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Meadow Street
1107 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Meadow Street
3129 ft · 1 min · South Meadow Street
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
677 ft · 19 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 Lawrenceville and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old Stage Road
Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Matoaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Lawrenceville and 36 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrenceville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Matoaca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matoaca.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 58.98 mi (94.92 km).
#1 Lawrenceville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.7576500, -77.8469400 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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