How far is Richmond, VA from Prince George, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Prince George, VA is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Prince George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Prince George.
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Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
803 ft · 23 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
3219 ft · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Belvidere Street
1933 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto East Byrd Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1039 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
12.9 mi · 16 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Hundred Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 36 West: Fort Lee, Petersburg
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oaklawn Boulevard
898 ft · 19 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Park Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Captain Jesse A Ozbat Memorial Circle
51 m · 4 sec · Allin Road
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Exit the rotary onto Allin Road
2778 ft · 1 min · Allin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Road
48 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Courthouse Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Courthouse Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Prince George.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
12.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Prince George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Prince George?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Richmond and 14.8 miles from Prince George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Prince George.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Prince George. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.07 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prince George
Prince George is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2204300, -77.2880300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prince George (-77.28803, 37.22043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
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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