How far is Richmond, VA from Matoaca, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Matoaca, VA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Virginia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Matoaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Matoaca.
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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
19.7 mi · 25 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 144: Temple Avenue
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Temple Avenue
66 m · 4 sec · Temple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Temple Avenue
1002 ft · 32 sec · Temple Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
3039 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Westover Avenue
1675 ft · 39 sec · East Westover Avenue
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Turn left onto Boulevard
2142 ft · 1 min · Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dupuy Avenue
2261 ft · 38 sec · Dupuy Avenue
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Continue on East River Road
1 km · 1 min · East River Road
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Continue on Granger Street
129 m · 11 sec · Granger Street
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Turn right onto River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Wilcox Street
50 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Street
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Turn right onto Fitzhugh Street
88 m · 13 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fitzhugh Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Matoaca.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matoaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Matoaca?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Richmond and 14.1 miles from Matoaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matoaca.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
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 Matoaca. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matoaca
Census designated place
| Population | 2,403 |
| Coordinates | 37.2304300, -77.4774900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matoaca (-77.47749, 37.23043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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