How far is Salem, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Richmond is 95.78 miles (154.14 km).

Flight distance from Salem, VA to Richmond, VA is 95.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Salem to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 117.17 miles (188.57 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in Page County, Virginia, United States

Population 25340
GPS Coordinates 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W
Latitude 38.6442900
Longitude -78.5477900
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Richmond

The distance between Salem and Richmond is 189 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Salem and Richmond. The current time is 03:22:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.65 liters (4.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Richmond is $13.73 (diesel $17.75).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $13.73 $15.56 $17.02 $17.75

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Salem 101.32 miles (163 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Salem 92.68 miles (149 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Salem 57.24 miles (92 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Salem 213.28 miles (343 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Salem 187.38 miles (302 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Salem 195.6 miles (315 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Salem 28.21 miles (45 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Salem 93.76 miles (151 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Salem 123.7 miles (199 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Salem 73.02 miles (118 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Salem 90.66 miles (146 km)

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