How far is Glen Allen, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Glen Allen and Richmond is 8.15 miles (13.12 km).

Flight distance from Glen Allen, VA to Richmond, VA is 8.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Glen Allen, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 11.67 miles (18.78 km) by car.

Driving from Glen Allen to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Glen Allen

Town in Alabama, USA

Population 14774
GPS Coordinates 37°39'58"N 77°30'23"W
Latitude 37.6659800
Longitude -77.5063700
Altitude 61
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 Glen Allen and Richmond

The distance between Glen Allen and Richmond is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Glen Allen and Richmond. The current time is 09:00:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.56 liters (0.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glen Allen and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glen Allen to Richmond is $1.37 (diesel $1.77).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $1.37 $1.55 $1.69 $1.77

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 Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen 97.52 miles (157 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Glen Allen 100.28 miles (161 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Glen Allen 108.75 miles (175 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Glen Allen 84.09 miles (135 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Glen Allen 123.18 miles (198 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Glen Allen 129.32 miles (208 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Glen Allen 102.65 miles (165 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Glen Allen 76.6 miles (123 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Glen Allen 99.91 miles (161 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Glen Allen 105.52 miles (170 km)

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