How far is Woodbridge, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, VA to Richmond, VA is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
85.77 mi
01h 30m
Flight
77.16 mi
124.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.16 mi
Kilometers
124.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.77 mi
Kilometers
138.03 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-06-01T15:04
Arrive Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Woodbridge
42.3 mi
00h 45m
To Richmond
43.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Occoquan Road

    1942 ft · 48 sec · Occoquan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Horner Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summerland Drive

    1098 ft · 26 sec · Summerland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prince William Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Richmond

    1365 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
80.1 mi · 93%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Horner Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Prince William Parkway
0.66 mi · 1%
Occoquan Road
0.37 mi
VA 161
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 45m from Woodbridge
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Woodbridge and 43.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 77.16 mi (124.18 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in Virginia

Population4,055
Coordinates38.6581700, -77.2497000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Dawson Beach Road (-77.249684, 38.658177)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.00 $24.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.42 $26.84
Premium $4.78 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.62 $17.04 $34.08

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Richmond. The current time is 15:04:04.

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.