How far is Richmond, VA from Yorkshire, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Yorkshire, VA is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
96.68 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorkshire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-19T12:54
Arrive Yorkshire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Richmond
48.4 mi
01h 01m
To Yorkshire
48.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1653 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Liberia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Centreville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centreville Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centreville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
74.3 mi · 77%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 15%
Centreville Road
2.31 mi · 2%
Prince William Parkway
1.74 mi · 2%
Liberia Avenue
1.73 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 01m from Richmond
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Yorkshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Richmond and 48.3 miles from Yorkshire.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Yorkshire.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

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

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Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Yorkshire. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

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

#2 Yorkshire

Census designated place in Virginia, United States

Population7,541
Coordinates38.7931700, -77.4477700
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Yorkshire (-77.44777, 38.79317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.01
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.51 $27.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $4.78 $16.29 $32.59
Diesel $5.62 $19.18 $38.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Yorkshire. The current time is 12:54:05.

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.