How far is Dale City, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dale City and Richmond is 75.29 miles (121.16 km).
Flight distance from Dale City, VA to Richmond, VA is 75.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Dale City to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dale City, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 81.81 miles (131.65 km) by car.
Driving from Dale City to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Dale City
Census designated place
| Population | 65969 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°38'13"N 77°18'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.6370600 |
| Longitude | -77.3110900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Dale City and Richmond
The distance between Dale City and Richmond is 132 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 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 Dale City and Richmond. The current time is 21:55:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.93 liters (2.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dale City and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dale City to Richmond is $9.58 (diesel $12.39).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $9.58 | $10.86 | $11.88 | $12.39 |
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 November 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dale City and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
