How far is Richmond, VA from Amelia Court House, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.55 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.04 mi
51.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.55 mi
Kilometers
62.04 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T02:45
Arrive Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
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
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Richmond
19.3 mi
00h 28m
To Amelia Court House
19.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Amelia Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Amelia Court House.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 29 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meadow Street

    2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellwood Avenue

    837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

    1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCloy Street

    1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3000 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

    2090 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2773 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Amelia Street

    562 ft · 18 sec · Amelia Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Amelia Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hull Street Road
13.9 mi · 36%
Powhite Parkway
9.57 mi · 25%
Patrick Henry Highway
6.08 mi · 16%
Goodes Bridge Road
1.94 mi · 5%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.85 mi · 5%
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hull Street Road

Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
00h 28m from Richmond
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Amelia Court House?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Richmond and 19.3 miles from Amelia Court House.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterfield Court House, 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 Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Amelia Court House. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.57 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Amelia Court House (-77.98056, 37.34293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.39 $10.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.78 $6.50 $13.00
Diesel $5.62 $7.65 $15.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Amelia Court House. The current time is 02:45:46.

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.