How far is New Market, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from New Market, VA to Richmond, VA is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Richmond.
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Start on Sudley Road
7 m · 8 sec · Sudley Road
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Continue on Sudley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sudley Road
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Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sudley Manor Drive
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Turn left onto Prince William Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 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 New Market 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Market and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Market to Richmond?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from New Market and 49.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Market and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 km).
#1 New Market
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,268 |
| Coordinates | 38.7978900, -77.5180500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
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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