How far is Richmond, VA from Belle Haven, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Belle Haven, VA is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.29 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.79 mi
141.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.29 mi
Kilometers
163.01 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 Belle Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Belle Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 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
50.7 mi
01h 00m
To Belle Haven
50.6 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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Belle Haven.

  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 left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir

    969 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Fort Belvoir

    802 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    105 m · 7 sec · Richmond Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway

    570 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Fort Hunt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hunting Cove Place

    603 ft · 26 sec · Hunting Cove Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunting Cove Place

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
90.7 mi · 90%
I 95 North
5.7 mi · 6%
Capital Beltway (Local)
1.98 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Fort Hunt Road
0.54 mi · 1%
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
+13.5 mi
87.8 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 Belle Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Belle Haven?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 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 50.7 miles from Richmond and 50.6 miles from Belle Haven.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 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 $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Belle Haven.

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 Belle Haven. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.28 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Belle Haven

#2 Belle Haven

Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Population6,518
Coordinates38.7853900, -77.0630300
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Belle Haven (-77.06303, 38.78539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
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
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 Belle Haven. The current time is 05:07:13.

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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.