How far is Lovettsville, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Lovettsville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovettsville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovettsville and Richmond.
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Start on South Loudoun Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Loudoun Street
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Turn left onto South Berlin Pike
943 ft · 18 sec · South Berlin Pike
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
8.8 mi · 12 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward VA 7 East: Leesburg
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 704: Hamilton
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hamilton Station Road
2649 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Colonial Highway
672 ft · 27 sec · East Colonial Highway
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Turn left onto Harmony Church Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Harmony Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway
51 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1535 ft · 39 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Monroe Highway
25 m · 1 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 66 East: Washington
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries
3163 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Prince William Parkway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway
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Continue on Dumfries Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road
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Take the exit slight right
2284 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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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 Lovettsville and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dumfries Road
Keep slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Lovettsville and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovettsville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Aquia Harbour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Lovettsville and 69.1 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovettsville and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Aquia Harbour
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 Aquia Harbour.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovettsville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.74 km).
#1 Lovettsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.2726000, -77.6366600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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