How far is Richmond, VA from Fairlawn, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Fairlawn, VA is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Fairlawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Fairlawn.
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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
82 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 177, SR 600: Radford
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Tyler Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Grove Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1182 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Peppers Ferry Boulevard
2146 ft · 52 sec · Peppers Ferry Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pulaski Avenue
1230 ft · 1 min · Pulaski Avenue
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Turn left onto Brandon Road
12 m · 2 sec · Brandon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brandon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Fairlawn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Mostly Cloudy near Fairlawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Fairlawn?
The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Richmond and 111 miles from Fairlawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Mostly Cloudy near Fairlawn.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
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 Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Fairlawn. Straight-line distance: 173.53 mi (279.27 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1484600, -80.5783900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairlawn (-80.57839, 37.14846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $3.94 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
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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