How far is Richmond, VA from Pantops, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Pantops, VA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Pantops.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Pantops.
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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
62.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250
1929 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Stony Point Road
7 m · 1 sec · Stony Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stony Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Pantops.
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
62.6 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Pantops.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Pantops?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Mineral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Richmond and 33.5 miles from Pantops.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Pantops.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral
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 Mineral.
Ashland
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Culpeper station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Pantops. Straight-line distance: 63.64 mi (102.42 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pantops
This Albemarle County area is situated at an elevation of 364 feet, offering views of the surrounding natural landscape.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0337900, -78.4550700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pantops (-78.45507, 38.03379)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.14 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
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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