How far is Williamsburg, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Williamsburg and Richmond is 45.71 miles (73.56 km).

Flight distance from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 45.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Williamsburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 53.07 miles (85.4 km) by car.

Driving from Williamsburg to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Williamsburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 15259
GPS Coordinates 37°16'15"N 76°42'27"W
Latitude 37.2707000
Longitude -76.7074600
Altitude 25
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 Williamsburg and Richmond

The distance between Williamsburg and Richmond is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Williamsburg and Richmond. The current time is 13:45:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.09 liters (1.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Williamsburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Williamsburg to Richmond is $6.22 (diesel $8.04).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $6.22 $7.05 $7.71 $8.04

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 December 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 148.73 miles (239 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Williamsburg 151.49 miles (244 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Williamsburg 47.59 miles (77 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Williamsburg 202.72 miles (326 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Williamsburg 29.92 miles (48 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Williamsburg 180.82 miles (291 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Williamsburg 171.6 miles (276 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Williamsburg 166.5 miles (268 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Williamsburg 140.27 miles (226 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Williamsburg 154.01 miles (248 km)

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