How far is Richmond, VA from Dumbarton, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Dumbarton, VA is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Dumbarton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Dumbarton.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Staples Mill Road
941 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 33 West: Staples Mill Road
669 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Staples Mill Road
1434 ft · 35 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Turn right onto Southside Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Southside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Dumbarton.
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.
I 64 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
1.62 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers near Dumbarton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Dumbarton?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
East Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Richmond and 2.3 miles from Dumbarton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers near Dumbarton.
Stop Ideas Near East Highland Park
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 East Highland Park.
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 Dumbarton. Straight-line distance: 3.85 mi (6.2 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dumbarton
Dumbarton is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6037600, -77.4913700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dumbarton (-77.49137, 37.60376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.76 | $1.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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