How far is Gretna, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Richmond is 112.34 miles (180.8 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, VA to Richmond, VA is 112.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Gretna to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 132.47 miles (213.19 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Gretna

Town of the United States

Population 1179
GPS Coordinates 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W
Latitude 36.9537500
Longitude -79.3589100
Altitude 256
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 Gretna and Richmond

The distance between Gretna and Richmond is 213 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Gretna and Richmond. The current time is 10:20:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.69 liters (4.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Richmond is $15.52 (diesel $20.06).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $15.52 $17.59 $19.24 $20.06

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 Gretna 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 Gretna 221 miles (356 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Gretna 212.36 miles (342 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Gretna 206.08 miles (332 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Gretna 208.78 miles (336 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Gretna 201.16 miles (324 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Gretna 205.24 miles (330 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Gretna 213.9 miles (344 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Gretna 49.97 miles (80 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Gretna 222.6 miles (358 km)

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