How far is Yorkshire, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Yorkshire, VA to Richmond, VA is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.57 mi
01h 51m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.57 mi
Kilometers
155.41 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Yorkshire
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorkshire
2026-04-19T12:59
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorkshire
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 Yorkshire
48.2 mi
00h 55m
To Richmond
48.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centreville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centreville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liberia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 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 Yorkshire and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
87.8 mi · 91%
Prince William Parkway
2.5 mi · 3%
Centreville Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Liberia Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.06 mi · 1%
VA 161
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Dumfries Road

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
00h 55m from Yorkshire
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Yorkshire and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 48.2 miles from Yorkshire and 48.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Yorkshire and Chance Rain Showers 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 Yorkshire and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).

Yorkshire

#1 Yorkshire

Census designated place in Virginia, United States

Population7,541
Coordinates38.7931700, -77.4477700
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Centreville Road (-77.447638, 38.793152)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.01
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.51 $27.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $4.78 $16.29 $32.59
Diesel $5.62 $19.18 $38.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorkshire and Richmond. The current time is 12:59:50.

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.