How far is Richmond, VA from Middletown, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Middletown, VA is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Incorporated town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Middletown.
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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 right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road
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Continue on Marsh Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto James Madison Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Winchester
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 81 North: Winchester
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 627: Middletown
869 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Reliance Road
2583 ft · 1 min · Reliance Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3186 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Middletown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Middletown?
The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Richmond and 67.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 111.13 mi (178.84 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.0276100, -78.2805600 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-78.28056, 39.02761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
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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