How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colonial Heights and Richmond is 19.95 miles (32.11 km).

Flight distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Richmond, VA is 19.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colonial Heights, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 23.08 miles (37.15 km) by car.

Driving from Colonial Heights to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Colonial Heights

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 17820
GPS Coordinates 37°16'5"N 77°24'26"W
Latitude 37.2680400
Longitude -77.4072600
Altitude 29
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 Colonial Heights and Richmond

The distance between Colonial Heights and Richmond is 37 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 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 Colonial Heights and Richmond. The current time is 13:23:22.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.08 liters (0.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colonial Heights and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colonial Heights to Richmond is $2.7 (diesel $3.5).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $2.7 $3.06 $3.35 $3.5

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights 124.27 miles (200 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Colonial Heights 127.04 miles (204 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Colonial Heights 139.58 miles (225 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Colonial Heights 87.37 miles (141 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Colonial Heights 147.15 miles (237 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Colonial Heights 120.65 miles (194 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Colonial Heights 115.82 miles (186 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Colonial Heights 129.4 miles (208 km)

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