How far is Verona, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Verona, VA to Richmond, VA is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.17 mi
01h 44m
Flight
95.57 mi
153.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.57 mi
Kilometers
153.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.17 mi
Kilometers
175.7 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 7:35 PM EST
Return by in Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 9:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-11-06T17:51
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 7:35 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verona
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Verona
54.4 mi
00h 52m
To Richmond
54.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Verona and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Verona and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Highway

    20 m · 6 sec · Lee Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Laurel Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1985 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto I 81

    5.3 mi · 6 min · I 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verona and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.5 mi · 91%
I 81
5.29 mi · 5%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Laurel Hill Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Beltline Expressway
0.73 mi · 1%
I 195 South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
00h 52m from Verona
Leave By
3:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Verona and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Verona to Richmond?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Verona and 54.7 miles from Richmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Verona and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Monticello.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 95.57 mi (153.81 km).

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#1 Verona

Verona is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2020800, -79.0083600
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee Highway (-79.008425, 38.20213)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.16
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $15.08 $30.16
Mid-grade $4.41 $16.99 $33.99
Premium $4.82 $18.56 $37.12
Diesel $6.20 $23.85 $47.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and Richmond. The current time is 17:51:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.