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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Lyndhurst Road
3 m · 1 sec · Lyndhurst Road
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Turn straight onto Nursery Road
128 m · 15 sec · Nursery Road
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Turn left onto Mount Torrey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Torrey Road
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Continue on South Delphine Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Delphine Avenue
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Turn left
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
1076 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Beltline Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
969 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
84 m · 8 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 Lyndhurst and Richmond.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisa.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyndhurst and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 87.47 mi (140.77 km).
#1 Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293000, -78.9450200 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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