How far is Richmond, VA from Chester, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Chester, VA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Chester.
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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
803 ft · 23 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
3219 ft · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Belvidere Street
1933 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto East Byrd Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1039 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9.1 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 613: Willis Road
746 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Willis Road
1991 ft · 47 sec · Willis Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1626 ft · 36 sec · Route 1
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Turn right onto Kingsdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kingsdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Winfree Street
82 m · 12 sec · Winfree Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfree Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Chester.
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.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Cloudy leaving Richmond and Cloudy near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Chester?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Richmond and 8.1 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Richmond and Cloudy near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Bensley
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 Bensley.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Chester. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Chester is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3568200, -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-77.44165, 37.35682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.23 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
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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