How far is Richmond, VA from Tuckahoe, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Tuckahoe, VA is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Tuckahoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Tuckahoe.
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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
4.8 mi · 11 min · Monument Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenside Drive
792 ft · 27 sec · Glenside Drive
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Continue on Horsepen Road
966 ft · 27 sec · Horsepen Road
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Turn right onto Patterson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Patterson Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1121 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Fairfax Avenue
129 m · 23 sec · Fairfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Essex Avenue
744 ft · 36 sec · Essex Avenue
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
23 m · 6 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sawmill Road
926 ft · 41 sec · Sawmill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Tuckahoe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Monument Avenue
Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
4.83 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Tuckahoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Tuckahoe?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Richmond and 3.4 miles from Tuckahoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Tuckahoe.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Tuckahoe. Straight-line distance: 5.83 mi (9.39 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuckahoe
Village in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 44,990 |
| Coordinates | 37.5901500, -77.5563800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuckahoe (-77.55638, 37.59015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
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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