How far is Fairfax, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfax and Richmond is 89.69 miles (144.34 km).
Flight distance from Fairfax, VA to Richmond, VA is 89.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Fairfax to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfax, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 98.72 miles (158.87 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfax to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Fairfax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 23429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'46"N 77°18'23"W |
| Latitude | 38.8462200 |
| Longitude | -77.3063700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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 Fairfax and Richmond
The distance between Fairfax and Richmond is 159 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 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 Fairfax and Richmond. The current time is 05:25:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.19 liters (3.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfax and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfax to Richmond is $11.56 (diesel $14.95).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.56 | $13.11 | $14.34 | $14.95 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfax and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
