How far is Lorton, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lorton and Richmond is 80.49 miles (129.54 km).
Flight distance from Lorton, VA to Richmond, VA is 80.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Lorton to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lorton, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 88.6 miles (142.59 km) by car.
Driving from Lorton to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Lorton
Census designated place
| Population | 18610 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'15"N 77°13'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.7042800 |
| Longitude | -77.2277600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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 Lorton and Richmond
The distance between Lorton and Richmond is 143 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 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 Lorton and Richmond. The current time is 03:48:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.83 liters (3.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lorton and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lorton to Richmond is $10.38 (diesel $13.42).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $10.38 | $11.76 | $12.87 | $13.42 |
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 Lorton and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
