How far is Richmond, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to South Hill, VA is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 03m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and South Hill.
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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
892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
2035 ft · 49 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Turn right onto West Leigh Street
3166 ft · 2 min · West Leigh Street
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Turn left onto North Belvidere Street
57 m · 10 sec · North Belvidere Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 64 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
156 m · 8 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
78.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
3036 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto Market Street
92 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 464 South: Chesapeake
706 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
709 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
705 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
613 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
108 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Truxton Street
625 ft · 13 sec · Truxton Street
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1313 ft · 34 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn straight
135 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
1098 ft · 48 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and South Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
78.1 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to South Hill?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Richmond and 49 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 83.75 mi (134.78 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,356 |
| Coordinates | 36.7940400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-76.27494, 36.79404)
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 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
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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