How far is Richmond, VA from Woodlawn, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Woodlawn, VA is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.47 mi
04h 56m
Flight
193.91 mi
312.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.91 mi
Kilometers
312.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.47 mi
Kilometers
420.79 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn
Tue, Nov 10, 2:52 PM EST
Return by in Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 7:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-10T09:55
Arrive Woodlawn
Tue, Nov 10, 2:52 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EST
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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
130.5 mi
02h 28m
To Woodlawn
131 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 620

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coulson Church Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Coulson Church Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coulson Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
240 mi · 92%
I 77 South
13.3 mi · 5%
Coulson Church Road
5.22 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.34 mi
SR 620
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

130 mi · 02h 23m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
02h 28m from Richmond
Leave By
7:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Woodlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Richmond and 131 miles from Woodlawn.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 193.91 mi (312.06 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7223500, -80.8228500
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Woodlawn (-80.82285, 36.72235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.93 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.46 gal · 69.86 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.35 $40.16 $80.32
Premium $4.77 $44.02 $88.04
Diesel $6.16 $56.83 $113.66

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Woodlawn. The current time is 09:55:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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