How far is Petersburg, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Richmond is 99.03 miles (159.38 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 99.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 116.26 miles (187.11 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 03 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 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Richmond
The distance between Petersburg and Richmond is 187 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 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 Richmond. The current time is 02:47:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.53 liters (4.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Richmond is $13.62 (diesel $17.61).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.62 | $15.44 | $16.89 | $17.61 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
