How far is Richmond, VA from Cedar Bluff, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.32 mi
03h 32m
Flight
137.3 mi
220.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.3 mi
Kilometers
220.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.32 mi
Kilometers
301.47 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Apr 12, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-12T06:18
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
93.6 mi
01h 46m
To Cedar Bluff
93.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Cedar Bluff.

  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 right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue

    808 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    740 ft · 19 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast

    79 m · 13 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Street Southeast

    1000 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
178 mi · 95%
I 581
6.55 mi · 3%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.34 mi
North Meadow Street
0.22 mi
Elm Avenue Southeast
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

130 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 46m from Richmond
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Richmond and 93.8 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 137.3 mi (220.96 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town in Virginia

Population998
Coordinates37.2640300, -79.9353200
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Cedar Bluff (-79.93532, 37.26403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.02 L · about $26.18
Round trip
$52.36
13.22 gal · 50.04 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.18 $52.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.28 $58.55
Premium $4.78 $31.58 $63.17
Diesel $5.62 $37.17 $74.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 06:18:44.

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.