How far is Richmond, VA from Colonial Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Colonial Heights, VA is about 316.9 miles (510 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Colonial Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Colonial Heights.
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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
130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
65.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Airport Road, Bonham Road
1857 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
659 ft · 16 sec · Old Airport Road
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
154 m · 12 sec · Lee Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Colonial Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 316.9 miles (510 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Richmond and 158.6 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.28 one way or $88.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Colonial Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
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 Buchanan.
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Kemper Street station
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 264.55 mi (425.76 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.6334400, -82.1204100 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-82.12041, 36.63344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $3.96 | $44.28 | $88.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $49.52 | $99.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $53.42 | $106.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $62.88 | $125.75 |
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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