How far is Richmond, VA from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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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
39.4 mi · 44 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 606: Thornburg
1422 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Mallard Road
159 m · 17 sec · Mallard Road
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Turn left onto Mudd Tavern Road
2195 ft · 1 min · Mudd Tavern Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mudd Tavern Road
36 m · 2 sec · Mudd Tavern Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mudd Tavern Road
1902 ft · 48 sec · Mudd Tavern Road
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Continue on Morris Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Morris Road
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Courthouse Road
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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
39.4 mi · 00h 44m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Spotsylvania Courthouse?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Richmond and 25.5 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Spotsylvania Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 45.05 mi (72.5 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spotsylvania Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 4,239 |
| Coordinates | 38.1979100, -77.5877700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spotsylvania Courthouse (-77.58777, 38.19791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
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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