How far is Ravensworth, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Ravensworth, VA to Richmond, VA is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.88 mi
01h 49m
Flight
87.36 mi
140.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.36 mi
Kilometers
140.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.88 mi
Kilometers
157.52 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 4:43 PM EST
Return by in Ravensworth
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravensworth
2026-11-06T14:54
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 4:43 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravensworth
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Ravensworth
48.7 mi
00h 54m
To Richmond
49.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellet Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Ellet Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queensberry Avenue

    2958 ft · 1 min · Queensberry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Braddock Road

    937 ft · 20 sec · Braddock Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    3175 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
91.4 mi · 93%
Capital Beltway
1.42 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.19 mi · 1%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
I 495 South
0.6 mi · 1%
Queensberry Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 54m from Ravensworth
Leave By
2:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Ravensworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Ravensworth and 49.2 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Ravensworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.

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Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravensworth and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 87.36 mi (140.59 km).

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#1 Ravensworth

Ravensworth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8040000, -77.2205400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellet Road (-77.22054, 38.803955)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.03
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $13.51 $27.03
Mid-grade $4.41 $15.23 $30.46
Premium $4.82 $16.63 $33.26
Diesel $6.20 $21.38 $42.75

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravensworth and Richmond. The current time is 14:54:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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