How far is West Gate, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Gate and Richmond is 84.95 miles (136.71 km).

Flight distance from West Gate, VA to Richmond, VA is 84.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from West Gate to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Gate, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 97.96 miles (157.66 km) by car.

Driving from West Gate to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 West Gate

Census designated place

Population 8046
GPS Coordinates 38°46'58"N 77°29'51"W
Latitude 38.7828900
Longitude -77.4974900
Altitude 63
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between West Gate and Richmond

The distance between West Gate and Richmond is 158 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 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 West Gate and Richmond. The current time is 11:59:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.09 liters (3.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Gate and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Gate to Richmond is $11.48 (diesel $14.84).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $11.48 $13.01 $14.23 $14.84

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Gate and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to West Gate 35.5 miles (57 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to West Gate 26.86 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to West Gate 194.72 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to West Gate 170.06 miles (274 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to West Gate 162.57 miles (262 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to West Gate 185.87 miles (299 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to West Gate 191.49 miles (308 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to West Gate 213.02 miles (343 km)

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Driving distance from Suffolk, VA to West Gate 184.12 miles (296 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to West Gate 200.41 miles (323 km)

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