How far is Richmond, VA from Warsaw, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.64 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.49 mi
76.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.71 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-16T00:44
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
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
Hillsboro
VA

Town of the United States

From Richmond
26.3 mi
00h 39m
To Warsaw
26.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Warsaw.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lombardy Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Lombardy Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

    3147 ft · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue

    1934 ft · 53 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Brookland Park Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Brookland Park Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Dill Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue

    102 m · 7 sec · Dill Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Dill Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue

    2108 ft · 58 sec · Dill Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Dill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Dill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Mechanicsville Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mechanicsville Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Richmond Tappahannock Highway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Richmond-Tappahannock Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Tappahannock Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Richmond Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1064 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Lane

    1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Queen Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mechanicsville Turnpike
13.8 mi · 26%
Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
9.14 mi · 17%
Richmond Highway
8.86 mi · 17%
Richmond Tappahannock Highway
8.43 mi · 16%
Queen Street
6.42 mi · 12%
West Brookland Park Boulevard
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 39m from Richmond
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Warsaw?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 26.3 miles from Richmond and 26.3 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

44 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

44 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

46 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

54 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.42 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates37.9587400, -76.7580100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Warsaw (-76.75801, 37.95874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.73
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.37 $14.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.24 $16.48
Premium $4.78 $8.89 $17.77
Diesel $5.62 $10.46 $20.92

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Warsaw. The current time is 00:44:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.