How far is Richmond, VA from Mechanicsville, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Mechanicsville, VA is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Mechanicsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Mechanicsville.
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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
892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
3273 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
3147 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue
1934 ft · 53 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Brookland Park Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Brookland Park Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
46 m · 5 sec · Dill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
102 m · 7 sec · Dill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Dill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
2108 ft · 58 sec · Dill Avenue
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Continue on Dill Road
1 km · 2 min · Dill Road
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Turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Continue on Mechanicsville Bypass
2130 ft · 39 sec · Mechanicsville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 156 South
1076 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Cold Harbor Road
782 ft · 17 sec · Cold Harbor Road
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Continue on Atlee Road
1669 ft · 40 sec · Atlee Road
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Turn right onto York Street
106 m · 17 sec · York Street
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Turn right onto Full View Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · Full View Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Full View Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Mechanicsville.
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.
Mechanicsville Turnpike
Turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
2.08 mi · 00h 03m
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 Mechanicsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Mechanicsville?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
East Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Richmond and 3.9 miles from Mechanicsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mechanicsville.
Stop Ideas Near East Highland Park
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 East Highland Park.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Mechanicsville. Straight-line distance: 6.09 mi (9.8 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mechanicsville
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 36,348 |
| Coordinates | 37.6087600, -77.3733100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanicsville (-77.37331, 37.60876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
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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