How far is Richmond, VA from Merrimac, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Merrimac, VA is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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 Merrimac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Merrimac.
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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 right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460: Christiansburg, Blacksburg
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 460 East, US 460 Business: Christiansburg, Shawsville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Roanoke Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Roanoke Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business: Christiansburg
2958 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460 Business West: Blacksburg
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Franklin Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Merrimac Road Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Merrimac Road Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrimac Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Merrimac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
130 mi · 02h 23m
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 Merrimac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Merrimac?
The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Richmond and 106.4 miles from Merrimac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Merrimac.
Stop Ideas Near Jolivue
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 Jolivue.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 164.75 mi (265.14 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimac
Merrimac is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1895700, -80.4256100 |
| Altitude | 605 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-80.42561, 37.18957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $3.89 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $46.34 | $92.69 |
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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