How far is Shawsville, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Shawsville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawsville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawsville and Richmond.
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Start on Alleghany Spring Road
74 m · 11 sec · Alleghany Spring Road
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Continue on Alleghany Spring Road
49 m · 7 sec · Alleghany Spring Road
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Turn left onto Roanoke Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Roanoke Road
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Turn left onto Dow Hollow Road
586 ft · 17 sec · Dow Hollow Road
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Take the ramp right
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
89 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
1076 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Beltline Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
969 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
84 m · 8 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 Shawsville and Richmond.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Shawsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawsville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Shawsville and 100.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Shawsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Fishersville
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 Fishersville.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawsville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 155.78 mi (250.71 km).
#1 Shawsville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 37.1684700, -80.2553200 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.04 | $56.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.36 | $62.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.83 | $67.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
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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