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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
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
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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.
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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
892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
3273 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
3147 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue
1991 ft · 51 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ladies Mile Road
156 m · 23 sec · West Ladies Mile Road
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Continue on West Ladies Mile Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Ladies Mile Road
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Continue on Hunt Avenue
2323 ft · 1 min · Hunt Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadowbridge Road
1715 ft · 40 sec · Meadowbridge Road
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Turn right onto East Laburnum Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Laburnum Avenue
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Turn right onto Fenwick Street
17 m · 3 sec · Fenwick Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
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).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Highland Park
Census designated place
| Population | 14,796 |
| Coordinates | 37.5809800, -77.4069300 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Highland Park (-77.40693, 37.58098)
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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