How far is Rocky Mount, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, VA to Richmond, VA is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Richmond.
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Start on Franklin Street
1933 ft · 44 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
56 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Pell Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pell Avenue
917 ft · 29 sec · Pell Avenue
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Booker T Washington Highway
17 m · 1 sec · Booker T Washington Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Booker T Washington Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Continue on Halesford Bridge
1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge
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Continue on Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road
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Continue on Burks Hill Road
2960 ft · 1 min · Burks Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 460 East, VA 122 North
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Lynchburg Highway
28.8 mi · 37 min · Lynchburg Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
2344 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
712 ft · 26 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Robinson Street
93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street
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Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Meadow Street
1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Richmond?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Rocky Mount and 79.5 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
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 Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 139.1 mi (223.86 km).
#1 Rocky Mount
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,712 |
| Coordinates | 36.9976400, -79.8919800 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $3.96 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
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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