How far is Richmond, VA from Kenbridge, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Kenbridge, VA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 01h 40m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Kenbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Kenbridge.
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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
803 ft · 23 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
3219 ft · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Belvidere Street
1933 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto East Byrd Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1039 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22.2 mi · 28 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Turn left onto Cox Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Kenbridge Road
3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road
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Continue on Blackstone Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Kenbridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Cox Road
Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Kenbridge?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Matoaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Richmond and 37 miles from Kenbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Matoaca
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 Matoaca.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 54.84 mi (88.26 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenbridge
Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 36.9620900, -78.1250000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
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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