How far is Pembroke, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Pembroke, VA to Richmond, VA is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.69 mi
03h 41m
Flight
175.13 mi
281.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.13 mi
Kilometers
281.84 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.69 mi
Kilometers
376.08 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 30, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-30T16:43
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 30, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Pembroke
112 mi
01h 50m
To Richmond
121.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Drive

    128 m · 19 sec · Cascade Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1497 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street

    969 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.3 mi · 42%
North Electric Road
80.4 mi · 34%
Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 4%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 4%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.02 mi · 4%
Newport Road
7.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

99.3 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
01h 50m from Pembroke
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Richmond?

The road trip is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Pembroke and 121.7 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stuarts Draft, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 175.13 mi (281.84 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town of Virginia United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.3195700, -80.6389500
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Cascade Drive (-80.638871, 37.319581)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.21 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.28
16.48 gal · 62.42 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.64 $65.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.49 $72.99
Premium $4.78 $39.37 $78.74
Diesel $5.62 $46.34 $92.68

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Richmond. The current time is 16:43:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.