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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.86 mi
01h 32m
Flight
58.98 mi
94.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.98 mi
Kilometers
94.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.86 mi
Kilometers
114.04 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Tue, May 26, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-25T22:27
Arrive Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Matoaca
VA

Census designated place

From Richmond
35.4 mi
00h 46m
To Lawrenceville
35.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    803 ft · 23 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · West Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Belvidere Street

    1933 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Byrd Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East

    967 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

    1039 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    22.2 mi · 28 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    28.8 mi · 32 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 712: Rawlings

    1556 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Old Stage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Governor Harrison Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
51 mi · 72%
Old Stage Road
12.4 mi · 17%
Governor Harrison Parkway
4.65 mi · 7%
Downtown Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
West Franklin Street
0.61 mi · 1%
North Belvidere Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matoaca
00h 46m from Richmond
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matoaca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matoaca.

RAIL

Petersburg station

4 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

34 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

43 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

59 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 58.98 mi (94.92 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceville

#2 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Lawrenceville. The current time is 22:27:44.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.