How far is Wolf Trap, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Wolf Trap, VA to Richmond, VA is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.55 mi
02h 01m
Flight
96.23 mi
154.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.23 mi
Kilometers
154.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.55 mi
Kilometers
177.91 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Wolf Trap
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolf Trap
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolf Trap
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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Wolf Trap
55.1 mi
01h 00m
To Richmond
55.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Trap and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Lozano Drive

    1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trap Road

    1654 ft · 48 sec · Trap Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trap Road

    1650 ft · 43 sec · Trap Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolf Trap 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
91.4 mi · 83%
Capital Beltway
10.1 mi · 9%
Dulles Toll Road
2.37 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.19 mi · 1%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 00m from Wolf Trap
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Wolf Trap and Chance 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 Wolf Trap to Richmond?

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Wolf Trap and 55.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wolf Trap and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Trap and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 96.23 mi (154.87 km).

Wolf Trap

#1 Wolf Trap

Census designated place

Population16,131
Coordinates38.9398300, -77.2860900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Lozano Drive (-77.286271, 38.939829)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.77 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
7.8 gal · 29.54 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.27 $34.55
Premium $4.78 $18.63 $37.27
Diesel $5.62 $21.93 $43.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolf Trap and Richmond. The current time is 21:10:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.