How far is Madison Heights, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Madison Heights, VA to Richmond, VA is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.52 mi
02h 05m
Flight
91.55 mi
147.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.55 mi
Kilometers
147.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.52 mi
Kilometers
184.3 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 11:40 AM EST
Return by in Madison Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 1:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Heights
2026-11-06T09:35
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 11:40 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison Heights
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Madison Heights
56.2 mi
01h 02m
To Richmond
58.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Phelps Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Phelps Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Amherst Highway

    131 m · 20 sec · South Amherst Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    910 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1509 ft · 23 sec · Amherst Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210

    674 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 29 South

    993 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Monacan Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460 East: Appomattox

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    15.9 mi · 21 min · Richmond Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2344 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue

    70 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue

    1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Grayland Avenue

    2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Meadow Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Heights 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 32%
Richmond Highway
15.9 mi · 14%
Powhite Parkway
11.9 mi · 10%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 7%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 7%
Old Hundred Road
5.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 02m from Madison Heights
Leave By
2:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights to Richmond?

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Madison Heights and 58.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.90 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison Heights and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.34 km).

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#1 Madison Heights

Madison Heights is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4309800, -79.1230800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Phelps Road (-79.122979, 37.431104)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $15.90
Round trip
$31.79
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $15.90 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.84 $19.54 $39.07
Diesel $6.21 $25.07 $50.14

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison Heights and Richmond. The current time is 09:35:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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