How far is South Boston, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Boston and Richmond is 98.96 miles (159.25 km).
Flight distance from South Boston, VA to Richmond, VA is 98.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from South Boston to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Boston, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 112.79 miles (181.52 km) by car.
Driving from South Boston to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°41'56"N 78°54'5"W |
| Latitude | 36.6987500 |
| Longitude | -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between South Boston and Richmond
The distance between South Boston and Richmond is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 South Boston and Richmond. The current time is 00:11:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.07 liters (3.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Boston and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Boston to Richmond is $13.21 (diesel $17.08).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.21 | $14.98 | $16.38 | $17.08 |
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 May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Boston and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
