How far is South Boston, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from South Boston, VA to Richmond, VA is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and Richmond.
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Start on North Main Street
2465 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hodges Street
2877 ft · 59 sec · Hodges Street
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Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard
2910 ft · 1 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
14.5 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 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 South Boston 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.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Boston and 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 South Boston to Richmond?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 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?
Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from South Boston and 56.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Burkeville
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 Burkeville.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 98.95 mi (159.25 km).
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,519 |
| Coordinates | 36.6987500, -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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