How far is Warsaw, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Warsaw, VA to Richmond, VA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.15 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.49 mi
76.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.53 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-15T23:10
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
9:30 PM EDT
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
Hillsboro
VA

Town of the United States

From Warsaw
26.6 mi
00h 34m
To Richmond
26.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Richmond Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · West Richmond Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Water Lane

    1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1064 ft · 33 sec · Wright Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tappahannock Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Tappahannock Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    36.2 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Mechanicsville Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mechanicsville Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue

    691 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue

    96 m · 11 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Brook Road

    3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Admiral Street

    963 ft · 26 sec · Admiral Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street

    42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue

    728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    141 m · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tappahannock Boulevard
38.2 mi · 72%
West Richmond Road
6.45 mi · 12%
Mechanicsville Turnpike
3.25 mi · 6%
I 64 West
1.99 mi · 4%
Mechanicsville Bypass
0.92 mi · 2%
North Lombardy Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tappahannock Boulevard

Keep slight right

36.2 mi · 00h 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 34m from Warsaw
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warsaw and Mostly Clear near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Warsaw and 26.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warsaw and Mostly Clear near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro.

RAIL

Ashland

44 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

44 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

46 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

54 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.42 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates37.9587400, -76.7580100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-76.757838, 37.958601)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Richmond. The current time is 23:10:19.

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