How far is Massanutten, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Massanutten, VA to Richmond, VA is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Massanutten and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massanutten and Richmond.
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Start on Massanutten Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Massanutten Drive
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Turn right onto Resort Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive
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Turn left onto Spotswood Trail
18.6 mi · 24 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on North Main Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue
2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on James Madison Highway
11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 55 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 Massanutten and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Madison Highway
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Massanutten and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Massanutten to Richmond?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Massanutten and 53.1 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Massanutten and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Massanutten and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.94 km).
#1 Massanutten
Census designated place
| Population | 2,291 |
| Coordinates | 38.4095700, -78.7378000 |
| Altitude | 518 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.03 | $42.07 |
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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