How far is Richmond, VA from Shawnee Land, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Shawnee Land, VA is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.54 mi
03h 21m
Flight
122.89 mi
197.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.89 mi
Kilometers
197.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.54 mi
Kilometers
250.32 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 1:07 PM EST
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Nov 8, 4:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 1:07 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EST
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
Remington
VA

Incorporated town in Virginia

From Richmond
77.7 mi
01h 40m
To Shawnee Land
77.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Shawnee Land.

  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 left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    52.8 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Wardensville Pike

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Pifer Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Pifer Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Wardensville Grade

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wardensville Grade

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Back Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Back Mountain Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Rosenberger Lane

    1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Tomahawk Trail

    1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail

  32. 32

    Continue on Tomahawk Trail

    1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
54.7 mi · 35%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 15%
Winchester Road
12.3 mi · 8%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 7%
John Marshall Highway
8.63 mi · 6%
Back Mountain Road
6.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
122.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 40m from Richmond
Leave By
10:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Shawnee Land?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Richmond and 77.8 miles from Shawnee Land.

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

The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 $21.37 one way or $42.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Remington, 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 Remington.

RAIL

Culpeper station

17 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

38 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

40 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

45 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Shawnee Land. Straight-line distance: 122.89 mi (197.78 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shawnee Land

Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1914900, -78.3455600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Shawnee Land (-78.34556, 39.19149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.73
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.37 $42.73
Mid-grade $4.39 $24.12 $48.25
Premium $4.80 $26.34 $52.67
Diesel $6.18 $33.92 $67.85

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Shawnee Land. The current time is 09:45:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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