How far is Timberville, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Timberville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 145 miles (233.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
Driving 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 20m.
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.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timberville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberville and Richmond.
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Start on Hollar Circle
36 m · 9 sec · Hollar Circle
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Timber Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Timber Way
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Continue on Mayland Road
4 mi · 6 min · Mayland Road
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Take the ramp straight
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
98.9 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Timberville 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 64 East
Merge slight right
98.9 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Timberville and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timberville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Timberville and 72.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Timberville and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timberville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 103.56 mi (166.66 km).
#1 Timberville
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 38.6390100, -78.7739100 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
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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