How far is Richmond, VA from Appomattox, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Appomattox, VA is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Appomattox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Appomattox.
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Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
684 ft · 29 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Meadow Street
2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ellwood Avenue
837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue
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Turn left onto McCloy Street
1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South
1078 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3000 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
791 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
1625 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Continue straight
1878 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Confederate Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Confederate Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Appomattox.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Appomattox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Appomattox?
The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Richmond and 45.2 miles from Appomattox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Appomattox.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Appomattox. Straight-line distance: 76.09 mi (122.46 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Appomattox
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3570900, -78.8252900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appomattox (-78.82529, 37.35709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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