How far is Oak Grove, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, VA to Richmond, VA is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Richmond.
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Start on Dominion Lane
531 ft · 23 sec · Dominion Lane
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Turn right onto East Hall Road
158 m · 29 sec · East Hall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakgrove Road
2598 ft · 2 min · Oakgrove Road
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Turn left onto Old Ox Road
890 ft · 29 sec · Old Ox Road
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Continue on Sterling Road
1239 ft · 34 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto Herndon Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Herndon Parkway
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Turn right onto Elden Street
1519 ft · 46 sec · Elden Street
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Continue on Centreville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Centreville Road
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Turn left onto West Ox Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ox Road
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
934 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road
671 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 31 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 Oak Grove 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.
I 95 South
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Richmond?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 55.6 miles from Oak Grove and 58.9 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Oak Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Oak Grove and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 98.87 mi (159.11 km).
#1 Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9840000, -77.4038800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $19.48 | $38.95 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
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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