How far is Richmond, VA from Pembroke, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Pembroke, VA is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.38 mi
04h 27m
Flight
175.13 mi
281.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.13 mi
Kilometers
281.84 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.38 mi
Kilometers
361.11 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, May 1, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-30T17:47
Arrive Pembroke
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Richmond
112.1 mi
02h 13m
To Pembroke
112.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Pembroke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Pembroke.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cascade Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · Cascade Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Pembroke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
180 mi · 80%
Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 5%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 4%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.01 mi · 4%
Newport Road
7.69 mi · 3%
Pandapas Pond Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
02h 13m from Richmond
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Pembroke?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Richmond and 112.3 miles from Pembroke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stuarts Draft, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 175.13 mi (281.84 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Pembroke

#2 Pembroke

Town of Virginia United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.3195700, -80.6389500
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Pembroke (-80.63895, 37.31957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.74
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.37 $62.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.08 $70.16
Premium $4.78 $37.84 $75.68
Diesel $5.62 $44.54 $89.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Pembroke. The current time is 17:47:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.