How far is Richmond, VA from Groveton, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Groveton, VA is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97 mi
02h 00m
Flight
86.3 mi
138.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.3 mi
Kilometers
138.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97 mi
Kilometers
156.11 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Richmond
48.5 mi
01h 00m
To Groveton
48.5 mi
01h 00m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Groveton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Groveton.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    52.8 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

    2913 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    11.5 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clayborne Avenue

    145 m · 21 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clayborne Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Groveton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
82.8 mi · 85%
Richmond Highway
11.5 mi · 12%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi · 1%
US 1 North
0.55 mi · 1%
North Meadow Street
0.22 mi
I 95 North
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

52.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 00m from Richmond
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Groveton?

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Richmond and 48.5 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spotsylvania Courthouse.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 86.3 mi (138.88 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Groveton

#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Groveton (-77.0847, 38.76734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 Groveton. The current time is 00:58:37.

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.