How far is Richmond, VA from Lawrenceville, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Lawrenceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Lawrenceville.
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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
28.8 mi · 32 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 712: Rawlings
1556 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
12.4 mi · 18 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto Governor Harrison Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street
3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Lawrenceville.
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 right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
28.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Lawrenceville?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 35.4 miles from Richmond and 35.4 miles from Lawrenceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceville.
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 Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 58.98 mi (94.92 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrenceville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.7576500, -77.8469400 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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