How far is Richmond, VA from Lovettsville, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Lovettsville, VA is about 139 miles (223.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Lovettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Lovettsville.
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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
52.8 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road
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Continue on Prince William Parkway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
895 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North, SR 2502: Leesburg, Heathcote Boulevard
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto James Madison Highway
8 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
35 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1531 ft · 38 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
55 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · James Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto Harmony Church Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Harmony Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Colonial Highway
672 ft · 27 sec · East Colonial Highway
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Turn left onto Hamilton Station Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Station Road
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Turn left onto Charles Town Pike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Charles Town Pike
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Turn right onto Berlin Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on South Berlin Pike
943 ft · 18 sec · South Berlin Pike
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Turn right onto South Loudoun Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Loudoun Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Loudoun Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Lovettsville.
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
52.8 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Lovettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Lovettsville?
The road trip is about 139 miles (223.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aquia Harbour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Richmond and 69.5 miles from Lovettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Lovettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Aquia Harbour
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 Aquia Harbour.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Lovettsville. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.74 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovettsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.2726000, -77.6366600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovettsville (-77.63666, 39.2726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
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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