How far is Petersburg, VA from Danville, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Danville is 176.46 miles (283.99 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Danville, VA is 176.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Danville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Danville, Virginia is: 225.88 miles (363.52 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Danville will take approximately 03 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is located on the Dan River in the southern part of the state. Danville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Danville Historical Society and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.
| Population | 39869 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°35'9"N 79°23'42"W |
| Latitude | 36.5859700 |
| Longitude | -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Danville: South Ridge Street (-79.39498,36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Danville
The distance between Petersburg and Danville is 364 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Petersburg and Danville. The current time is 07:11:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.17 liters (7.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Danville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Danville is $26.46 (diesel $34.21).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $26.46 | $29.99 | $32.81 | $34.21 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Danville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
