How far is South Boston, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Boston and Richmond is 98.96 miles (159.25 km).

Flight distance from South Boston, VA to Richmond, VA is 98.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from South Boston to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Boston, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 112.79 miles (181.52 km) by car.

Driving from South Boston to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 South Boston

Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States

Population 7519
GPS Coordinates 36°41'56"N 78°54'5"W
Latitude 36.6987500
Longitude -78.9014000
Altitude 131
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 South Boston and Richmond

The distance between South Boston and Richmond is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 South Boston and Richmond. The current time is 03:39:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.07 liters (3.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Boston and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Boston to Richmond is $13.21 (diesel $17.08).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $13.21 $14.98 $16.38 $17.08

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Boston 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 South Boston 212.35 miles (342 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to South Boston 215.11 miles (346 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to South Boston 164.02 miles (264 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to South Boston 175.44 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to South Boston 213.64 miles (344 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to South Boston 171.96 miles (277 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to South Boston 163.18 miles (263 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to South Boston 161.77 miles (260 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to South Boston 93.84 miles (151 km)

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