How far is Richmond, VA from King George, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to King George, VA is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and King George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and King George.
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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 left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 207: Carmel Church, Bowling Green
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 782 North, SR 782 South: Bowling Green, Fort Ambrose Powell Hill
784 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rogers Clark Boulevard
9.7 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Continue on Bowling Green Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bowling Green Bypass
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Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Parkway
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and King George.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near King George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to King George?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Richmond and 30.1 miles from King George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near King George.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and King George. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.04 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King George
King George is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2681800, -77.1844200 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: King George (-77.18442, 38.26818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
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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