How far is Richmond, VA from Henry Fork, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Henry Fork, VA is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Henry Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Henry Fork.
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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 · 29 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Meadow Street
2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ellwood Avenue
837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue
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Turn left onto McCloy Street
1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South
1078 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3000 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
791 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
1625 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
28.9 mi · 36 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
13.9 mi · 18 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North
1079 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Burks Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Burks Hill Road
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Continue on Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road
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Continue on Halesford Bridge
1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge
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Continue on Booker T Washington Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Booker T Washington Highway
54 m · 3 sec · Booker T Washington Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Booker T Washington Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left
1364 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virgil H Goode Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 674: Rocky Mount
702 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Doe Run Road
1054 ft · 24 sec · Doe Run Road
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Turn right onto Bowles Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Bowles Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowles Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Henry Fork.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Henry Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Henry Fork?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Richmond and 85.4 miles from Henry Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Henry Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
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 Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Henry Fork. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.06 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henry Fork
Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9662500, -79.8703100 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Fork (-79.87031, 36.96625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.92 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $29.02 | $58.04 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
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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