How far is Richmond, VA from Crewe, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Crewe, VA is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.87 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.91 mi
72.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.91 mi
Kilometers
72.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.87 mi
Kilometers
89.91 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crewe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Crewe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Richmond
27.9 mi
00h 40m
To Crewe
28 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Crewe.

  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 · 29 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meadow Street

    2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellwood Avenue

    837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

    1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCloy Street

    1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3000 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

    2090 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2773 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    21.9 mi · 28 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Watsons Wood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Watsons Wood Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Virginia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Virginia Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patrick Henry Highway
21.9 mi · 39%
Hull Street Road
13.9 mi · 25%
Powhite Parkway
9.57 mi · 17%
Watsons Wood Road
1.92 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.85 mi · 3%
West Virginia Avenue
1.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Patrick Henry Highway

Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

21.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
00h 40m from Richmond
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Crewe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Crewe?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Richmond and 28 miles from Crewe.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Crewe.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterfield Court House, 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 Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Crewe. Straight-line distance: 44.91 mi (72.28 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Crewe

#2 Crewe

Town of the United States

Population2,116
Coordinates37.1732100, -78.1233300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Crewe (-78.12333, 37.17321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.73 $17.45
Premium $4.78 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.62 $11.08 $22.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Crewe. The current time is 00:35:38.

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.