How far is Richmond, VA from Winchester, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Winchester, VA is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.22 mi
03h 01m
Flight
119.01 mi
191.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.01 mi
Kilometers
191.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.22 mi
Kilometers
216 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Remington
VA

Incorporated town in Virginia

From Richmond
67.2 mi
01h 30m
To Winchester
67 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    52.8 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Delaplane, Paris

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Singleton Mosby Highway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · John Singleton Mosby Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on John Mosby Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Mosby Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Millwood Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Millwood Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    832 ft · 20 sec · Millwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Kent Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · South Kent Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Boscawen Street

    130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    742 ft · 25 sec · North Cameron Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
54.7 mi · 41%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 17%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 8%
John Singleton Mosby Highway
8.87 mi · 7%
US 17 North
8.13 mi · 6%
Millwood Pike
5.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

52.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 30m from Richmond
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Richmond and 67 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

17 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

38 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

40 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

45 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 119.01 mi (191.53 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

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

#2 Winchester

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population27,700
Coordinates39.1856600, -78.1633300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.55
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.78 $37.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.99 $41.99
Premium $4.78 $22.65 $45.30
Diesel $5.62 $26.66 $53.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Winchester. The current time is 00:56:35.

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.