How far is Forest, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest and Richmond is 101.19 miles (162.85 km).
Flight distance from Forest, VA to Richmond, VA is 101.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Forest to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 121.39 miles (195.36 km) by car.
Driving from Forest to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Forest
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 9106 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'50"N 79°17'23"W |
| Latitude | 37.3637500 |
| Longitude | -79.2897500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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 Forest and Richmond
The distance between Forest and Richmond is 195 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 10 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 Forest and Richmond. The current time is 05:46:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.21 liters (4.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Richmond is $14.22 (diesel $18.38).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $14.22 | $16.12 | $17.63 | $18.38 |
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 Forest and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
