How far is Richmond, VA from Brambleton, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Brambleton, VA is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.56 mi
02h 30m
Flight
98.78 mi
158.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.78 mi
Kilometers
158.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.56 mi
Kilometers
182.76 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brambleton
Tue, Nov 10, 6:32 AM EST
Return by in Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 9:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-10T04:02
Arrive Brambleton
Tue, Nov 10, 6:32 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
56.8 mi
01h 15m
To Brambleton
56.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Prince William Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sudley Manor Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sudley Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Sudley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gum Spring Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Gum Spring Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northstar Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northstar Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sullivans Cove Square

    112 m · 21 sec · Sullivans Cove Square

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Camilla Springs Square

    78 m · 13 sec · Camilla Springs Square

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Nelsonville Terrace

    73 m · 16 sec · Nelsonville Terrace

  24. 24

    Turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    39 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
74.3 mi · 65%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 13%
Gum Spring Road
6.7 mi · 6%
Prince William Parkway
5.52 mi · 5%
Sudley Road
4.52 mi · 4%
Northstar Boulevard
2.82 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 15m from Richmond
Leave By
1:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Brambleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 56.8 miles from Richmond and 56.8 miles from Brambleton.

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

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Brambleton.

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 Brambleton. Straight-line distance: 98.78 mi (158.97 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brambleton

Brambleton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9820500, -77.5386000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Brambleton (-77.5386, 38.98205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.48
Round trip
$30.97
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $15.48 $30.97
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.77 $19.12 $38.25
Diesel $6.16 $24.69 $49.38

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Brambleton. The current time is 04:02:44.

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.