How far is Richmond, VA from Mount Hermon, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Mount Hermon, VA is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Mount Hermon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Mount Hermon.
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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 · 29 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Meadow Street
2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ellwood Avenue
837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue
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Turn left onto McCloy Street
1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South
1078 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3000 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
2090 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 31 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
1939 ft · 37 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bill Tuck Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on South Boston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Lynchburg
1747 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Franklin Turnpike
5.7 mi · 10 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Mount Hermon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Patrick Henry Highway
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Mount Hermon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Mount Hermon?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Keysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Richmond and 74.8 miles from Mount Hermon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Mount Hermon.
Stop Ideas Near Keysville
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 Keysville.
Kemper Street station
Danville
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Mount Hermon. Straight-line distance: 123.86 mi (199.33 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6784700, -79.4222500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Hermon (-79.42225, 36.67847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.85 | $20.29 | $40.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $25.04 | $50.09 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $32.43 | $64.85 |
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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