How far is Richmond, VA from Jolivue, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Jolivue, VA is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Jolivue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Jolivue.
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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
101 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 262: Staunton
1291 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
2635 ft · 41 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Staunton
1537 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Lee Jackson Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Jackson Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Jolivue.
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
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Jolivue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Jolivue?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Richmond and 52.8 miles from Jolivue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Jolivue.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Jolivue. Straight-line distance: 96.03 mi (154.55 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jolivue
Census designated place
| Population | 1,129 |
| Coordinates | 38.1098500, -79.0730800 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jolivue (-79.07308, 38.10985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
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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