How far is Prince George, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Prince George, VA to Richmond, VA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prince George and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prince George and Richmond.
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Start on Courthouse Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Courthouse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allin Road
24 m · 2 sec · Allin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Allin Road
2800 ft · 1 min · Allin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Captain Jesse A Ozbat Memorial Circle
9 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Park Road
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Park Road
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Turn right onto Oaklawn Boulevard
1810 ft · 23 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 West: Chester
1947 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
12.5 mi · 15 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
1817 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Downtown Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Meadow Street
1107 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Meadow Street
3129 ft · 1 min · South Meadow Street
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
677 ft · 19 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 Prince George 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.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Prince George and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prince George to Richmond?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Prince George and 18 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prince George and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prince George and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.07 km).
#1 Prince George
Prince George is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2204300, -77.2880300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
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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