How far is Richmond, VA from Brightwood, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Brightwood, VA is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Brightwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Brightwood.
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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 · 26 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Meadow Street
1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street
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Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road
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Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road
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Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
50.1 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
883 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
853 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Turnpike
6.1 mi · 11 min · Blue Ridge Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blue Ridge Turnpike
37 m · 3 sec · Blue Ridge Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Ridge Turnpike
9.9 mi · 17 min · Blue Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on Fairground Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairground Road
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Turn slight right onto South Seminole Trail
5 mi · 7 min · South Seminole Trail
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Turn left onto Ridgeview Road
1437 ft · 39 sec · Ridgeview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Brightwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
50.1 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Brightwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Brightwood?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Richmond and 43.9 miles from Brightwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Brightwood.
Stop Ideas Near Louisa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisa.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Brightwood. Straight-line distance: 72.04 mi (115.93 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brightwood
Brightwood is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4215200, -78.1936100 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brightwood (-78.19361, 38.42152)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $19.09 | $38.17 |
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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