How far is Richmond, VA from East Highland Park, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to East Highland Park, VA is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.62 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.47 mi
5.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.47 mi
Kilometers
5.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.62 mi
Kilometers
7.43 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-19T10:23
Arrive East Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Richmond
2.3 mi
00h 05m
To East Highland Park
2.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and East Highland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and East Highland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lombardy Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Lombardy Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

    3147 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue

    1991 ft · 51 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Ladies Mile Road

    156 m · 23 sec · West Ladies Mile Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Ladies Mile Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Ladies Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hunt Avenue

    2323 ft · 1 min · Hunt Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadowbridge Road

    1715 ft · 40 sec · Meadowbridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Laburnum Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Laburnum Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fenwick Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Fenwick Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and East Highland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
282.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lombardy Street
1.23 mi · 27%
East Laburnum Avenue
1.04 mi · 22%
West Ladies Mile Road
1 mi · 22%
Hunt Avenue
0.44 mi · 10%
Chamberlayne Avenue
0.38 mi · 8%
Meadowbridge Road
0.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Laburnum Avenue

Turn right onto East Laburnum Avenue

1.04 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
00h 05m from Richmond
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to East Highland Park?

The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Richmond and 2.3 miles from East Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 2.9 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and East Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.59 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
East Highland Park

#2 East Highland Park

Census designated place

Population14,796
Coordinates37.5809800, -77.4069300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: East Highland Park (-77.40693, 37.58098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.62 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.27
0.32 gal · 1.24 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and East Highland Park. The current time is 10:23:21.

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.