How far is Richmond, VA from Ravensworth, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Ravensworth, VA is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 57m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Ravensworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Ravensworth.
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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 left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
2183 ft · 31 sec · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
1434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road
1424 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Braddock Road
2160 ft · 51 sec · Braddock Road
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Turn left onto Queensberry Avenue
3022 ft · 1 min · Queensberry Avenue
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Turn left onto Ellet Road
26 m · 4 sec · Ellet Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellet Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Ravensworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Patchy Fog near Ravensworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Ravensworth?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Richmond and 49 miles from Ravensworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Patchy Fog near Ravensworth.
Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse
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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Ravensworth. Straight-line distance: 87.36 mi (140.59 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ravensworth
Ravensworth is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8040000, -77.2205400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ravensworth (-77.22054, 38.804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.92 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
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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