How far is Loudoun Valley Estates, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Loudoun Valley Estates, VA to Richmond, VA is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.48 mi
02h 16m
Flight
98.64 mi
158.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.64 mi
Kilometers
158.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.48 mi
Kilometers
190.67 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudoun Valley Estates
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudoun Valley Estates
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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Loudoun Valley Estates
57 mi
01h 08m
To Richmond
61.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
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 Loudoun Valley Estates and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudoun Valley Estates and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadrun Meadow Circle

    82 m · 15 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barnstead Drive

    1565 ft · 1 min · Barnstead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Evergreen Ridge Drive

    1182 ft · 27 sec · Evergreen Ridge Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudoun County Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Loudoun County Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Little River Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 50

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 50

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudoun Valley Estates 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
82 mi · 69%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 6%
Route 50
5.2 mi · 4%
Loudoun County Parkway
3.5 mi · 3%
Little River Turnpike
2.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

55.7 mi · 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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 08m from Loudoun Valley Estates
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Loudoun Valley Estates 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 Loudoun Valley Estates to Richmond?

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Loudoun Valley Estates and 61.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Loudoun Valley Estates and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

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Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudoun Valley Estates and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 98.64 mi (158.74 km).

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#1 Loudoun Valley Estates

Loudoun Valley Estates is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9808100, -77.5079000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadrun Meadow Circle (-77.507625, 38.980844)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $17.30
Round trip
$34.59
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $17.30 $34.59
Mid-grade $4.63 $19.36 $38.72
Premium $5.01 $20.95 $41.91
Diesel $6.21 $25.97 $51.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loudoun Valley Estates and Richmond. The current time is 15:29:31.

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.