How far is Richmond, VA from Waverly, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Waverly, VA is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Waverly.
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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
803 ft · 23 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
3219 ft · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Belvidere Street
1933 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto East Byrd Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1039 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22.2 mi · 28 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Rives Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1738 ft · 34 sec · North County Drive
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Turn right onto Maifield Avenue
1445 ft · 46 sec · Maifield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
25 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Waverly.
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
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Waverly?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 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?
Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Richmond and 23.6 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas
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 Pocahontas.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 41.02 mi (66.01 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waverly
Waverly is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0359800, -77.0952400 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-77.09524, 37.03598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.92 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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