How far is Richmond, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.35 mi
02h 01m
Flight
91.37 mi
147.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.04 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.35 mi
Kilometers
161.5 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
50.2 mi
01h 00m
To Baileys Crossroads
50.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Baileys Crossroads.

  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 · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    52.8 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Seminary Road

    1412 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Seminary Road

    635 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1161 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Seminary Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seminary Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Seminary Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Carlin Springs Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · Carlin Springs Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Leesburg Pike

    1746 ft · 44 sec · Leesburg Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto VA 244 West: Columbia Pike, Annandale

    713 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    70 m · 6 sec · Columbia Pike

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
90.7 mi · 90%
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 5%
Seminary Road
1.55 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Leesburg Pike
0.33 mi
North Meadow Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

52.8 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 00m from Richmond
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Baileys Crossroads?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Richmond and 50.1 miles from Baileys Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.04 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Baileys Crossroads

#2 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $14.02
Round trip
$28.04
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.02 $28.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.68 $31.36
Premium $4.78 $16.91 $33.83
Diesel $5.62 $19.91 $39.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Baileys Crossroads. The current time is 05:14:53.

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.