How far is Richmond, VA from Lyndhurst, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Lyndhurst, VA is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.75 mi
01h 51m
Flight
87.47 mi
140.77 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Richmond.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.47 mi
Kilometers
140.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.75 mi
Kilometers
154.09 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndhurst
Tue, Nov 10, 5:54 AM EST
Return by in Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 7:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Lyndhurst
Tue, Nov 10, 5:54 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EST
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
47.8 mi
00h 55m
To Lyndhurst
48 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Lyndhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Lyndhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 624: Waynesboro, Lyndhurst

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Delphine Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Delphine Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Torrey Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Torrey Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nursery Road

    131 m · 9 sec · Nursery Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lyndhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Lyndhurst.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
90.3 mi · 94%
South Delphine Avenue
1.43 mi · 1%
Mount Torrey Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.34 mi
SR 624
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

90.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 55m from Richmond
Leave By
2:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Lyndhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Lyndhurst?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Richmond and 48 miles from Lyndhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Lyndhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, 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 Louisa.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Lyndhurst. Straight-line distance: 87.47 mi (140.77 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0293000, -78.9450200
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Lyndhurst (-78.94502, 38.0293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.35 $14.71 $29.41
Premium $4.77 $16.12 $32.24
Diesel $6.16 $20.81 $41.62

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Lyndhurst. The current time is 04:03:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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