How far is Lyndhurst, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Lyndhurst, VA to Richmond, VA is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
87.47 mi
140.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.47 mi
Kilometers
140.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.81 mi
Kilometers
154.19 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 4:31 AM EST
Return by in Lyndhurst
Tue, Nov 10, 6:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndhurst
2026-11-10T02:58
Arrive Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 4:31 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndhurst
9:30 PM EST
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Lyndhurst
47.8 mi
00h 46m
To Richmond
48 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lyndhurst and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Lyndhurst Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Lyndhurst Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Nursery Road

    128 m · 15 sec · Nursery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mount Torrey Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Torrey Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Delphine Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Delphine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndhurst and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Delphine Avenue
91 mi · 95%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Mount Torrey Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Beltline Expressway
0.73 mi · 1%
I 195 South
0.38 mi
US 33
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

South Delphine Avenue

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 46m from Lyndhurst
Leave By
3:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyndhurst and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyndhurst to Richmond?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Lyndhurst and 48 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyndhurst and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndhurst and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 87.47 mi (140.77 km).

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#1 Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0293000, -78.9450200
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Lyndhurst Road (-78.94515, 38.029266)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.35 $14.71 $29.41
Premium $4.77 $16.12 $32.24
Diesel $6.16 $20.81 $41.62

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndhurst and Richmond. The current time is 02:58:48.

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.