How far is Richmond, VA from Tappahannock, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Tappahannock, VA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Tappahannock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Tappahannock.
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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
3273 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
3147 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue
1934 ft · 53 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Brookland Park Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Brookland Park Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
46 m · 5 sec · Dill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
102 m · 7 sec · Dill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Dill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
2108 ft · 58 sec · Dill Avenue
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Continue on Dill Road
1 km · 2 min · Dill Road
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Turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Continue on Mechanicsville Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Mechanicsville Bypass
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Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike
11.7 mi · 18 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Continue on Richmond Tappahannock Highway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway
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Continue on Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
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Continue on Richmond Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Richmond Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tappahannock Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Tappahannock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mechanicsville Turnpike
Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Tappahannock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Tappahannock?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Richmond and 22.9 miles from Tappahannock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Tappahannock.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
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 Hillsboro.
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Tappahannock. Straight-line distance: 41.69 mi (67.1 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tappahannock
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.9254100, -76.8591300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tappahannock (-76.85913, 37.92541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
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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