How far is Rocky Mount, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rocky Mount and Richmond is 139.1 miles (223.86 km).
Flight distance from Rocky Mount, VA to Richmond, VA is 139.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Rocky Mount to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 164.79 miles (265.21 km) by car.
Driving from Rocky Mount to Richmond will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Rocky Mount
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4712 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°59'52"N 79°53'31"W |
| Latitude | 36.9976400 |
| Longitude | -79.8919800 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| 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 Rocky Mount and Richmond
The distance between Rocky Mount and Richmond is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Rocky Mount and Richmond. The current time is 08:58:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.01 liters (5.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rocky Mount and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rocky Mount to Richmond is $19.31 (diesel $24.96).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $19.31 | $21.88 | $23.93 | $24.96 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rocky Mount and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
