How far is West Point, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Point and Richmond is 36.4 miles (58.59 km).
Flight distance from West Point, VA to Richmond, VA is 36.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Point, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 40.03 miles (64.42 km) by car.
Driving from West Point to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.
#1 West Point
Town in King William County, Virginia
| Population | 3310 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'54"N 76°47'47"W |
| Latitude | 37.5315300 |
| Longitude | -76.7963500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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 West Point and Richmond
The distance between West Point and Richmond is 64 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 42 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 West Point and Richmond. The current time is 01:04:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.35 liters (1.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Point and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Point to Richmond is $4.69 (diesel $6.06).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $4.69 | $5.32 | $5.81 | $6.06 |
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 West Point and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
