How far is Shenandoah Farms, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Shenandoah Farms, VA to Richmond, VA is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shenandoah Farms and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Farms and Richmond.
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Start on Howellsville Road
1225 ft · 34 sec · Howellsville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Howellsville Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Howellsville Road
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Turn left onto Oregon Hollow Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Oregon Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dismal Hollow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Dismal Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway
711 ft · 19 sec · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road
83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1745 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
545 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
26.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
55.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1189 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road
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Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road
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Continue on North Meadow Street
1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street
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Turn left onto Monument Avenue
758 ft · 27 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 Shenandoah Farms 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.
I 95 South
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
55.1 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Shenandoah Farms and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah Farms to Richmond?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Shenandoah Farms and 63.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Shenandoah Farms and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Farms and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 104.16 mi (167.63 km).
#1 Shenandoah Farms
Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9817800, -78.0755500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.87 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $19.43 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.28 | $42.55 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $27.44 | $54.89 |
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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