How far is Richmond, VA from Gloucester Point, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Gloucester Point, VA is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Gloucester Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Gloucester Point.
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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
2035 ft · 49 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Turn right onto West Leigh Street
3166 ft · 2 min · West Leigh Street
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Turn left onto North Belvidere Street
57 m · 10 sec · North Belvidere Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 64 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
156 m · 8 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
55.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Yorktown, Lee Hall
2408 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Merrimac Trail
548 ft · 10 sec · Merrimac Trail
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Yorktown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yorktown Road
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Continue on Old Williamsburg Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Williamsburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Goosley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goosley Road
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Terrapin Cove Road
92 m · 21 sec · Terrapin Cove Road
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Turn left onto Greate Road
8 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Gloucester Point.
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 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
55.8 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Gloucester Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Gloucester Point?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Richmond and 33.1 miles from Gloucester Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Gloucester Point.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Gloucester Point. Straight-line distance: 56.79 mi (91.39 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Point (-76.49689, 37.25403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
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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