How far is Richmond, VA from Central Garage, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Central Garage, VA is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Central Garage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Central Garage.
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Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
3273 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
3147 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue
1934 ft · 53 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Brookland Park Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Brookland Park Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
46 m · 5 sec · Dill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
102 m · 7 sec · Dill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Dill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
2108 ft · 58 sec · Dill Avenue
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Continue on Dill Road
1 km · 2 min · Dill Road
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Turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Continue on Mechanicsville Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Mechanicsville Bypass
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Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike
11.7 mi · 18 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Continue on Richmond Tappahannock Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway
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Turn right onto King William Road
561 ft · 11 sec · King William Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King William Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Central Garage.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mechanicsville Turnpike
Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Cloudy near Central Garage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Central Garage?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Richmond and 12.2 miles from Central Garage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Cloudy near Central Garage.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsville.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Central Garage. Straight-line distance: 22.27 mi (35.84 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Garage
Central Garage is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7440300, -77.1316400 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Garage (-77.13164, 37.74403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
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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