How far is Richmond, VA from Shenandoah Farms, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Shenandoah Farms, VA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.54 mi
02h 47m
Flight
104.16 mi
167.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.16 mi
Kilometers
167.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.54 mi
Kilometers
202.04 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 4:24 PM EST
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Nov 8, 7:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-08T13:36
Arrive Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 4:24 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
62.8 mi
01h 23m
To Shenandoah Farms
62.8 mi
01h 23m

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
38°F
Overnight

Clear

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Shenandoah Farms.

  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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 79: Linden, Front Royal

    1334 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto John Marshall Highway

    711 ft · 16 sec · John Marshall Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dismal Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dismal Hollow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Oregon Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oregon Hollow Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Howellsville Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Howellsville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howellsville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
54.7 mi · 44%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 18%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 9%
Eastern Bypass
4.78 mi · 4%
Marsh Road
4.24 mi · 3%
Oregon Hollow Road
2.86 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 23m from Richmond
Leave By
12:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Clear near Shenandoah Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Shenandoah Farms?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Richmond and 62.8 miles from Shenandoah Farms.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Clear near Shenandoah Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Shenandoah Farms. Straight-line distance: 104.16 mi (167.63 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shenandoah Farms

Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9817800, -78.0755500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Shenandoah Farms (-78.07555, 38.98178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.31
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $17.15 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.37 $19.35 $38.69
Premium $4.78 $21.18 $42.36
Diesel $6.17 $27.32 $54.64

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Shenandoah Farms. The current time is 13:36:33.

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.