How far is Orange County, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Orange County, VA to Richmond, VA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange County and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Richmond.
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Start on Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 58 sec · Bickers Lane
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Kendall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lahore Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lahore Road
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Continue on Louisa Avenue
1694 ft · 45 sec · Louisa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Street
131 m · 22 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mineral Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
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Continue on Pendleton Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pendleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1 km · 54 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Cross County Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Cross County Road
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Continue on Cross County Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cross County Road
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Take the ramp left
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 30 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 Orange County and Richmond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cross County Road
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Orange County and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange County to Richmond?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Mineral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Orange County and 35.2 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orange County and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral
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 Mineral.
Ashland
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Culpeper station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.02 km).
#1 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
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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