How far is Williamsburg, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Williamsburg and Richmond is 45.71 miles (73.56 km).
Flight distance from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 45.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Williamsburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 53.07 miles (85.4 km) by car.
Driving from Williamsburg to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Williamsburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 15259 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 76°42'27"W |
| Latitude | 37.2707000 |
| Longitude | -76.7074600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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 Williamsburg and Richmond
The distance between Williamsburg and Richmond is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Williamsburg and Richmond. The current time is 10:27:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.09 liters (1.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Williamsburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Williamsburg to Richmond is $6.22 (diesel $8.04).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $6.22 | $7.05 | $7.71 | $8.04 |
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 Williamsburg and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
