Ashburn to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

103.9 miles 167.2 km · straight line
129.9 miles estimated 209 km · driving distance
2h 37min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Ashburn from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Ashburn to Richmond, Virginia is 103.9 miles (167.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located S of Ashburn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129.9 miles, taking about 2h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ashburn and Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ashburn to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 37min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 8min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 29min $16–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ashburn & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Ashburn
39.04°N, 77.49°W
America/New_York
90m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 239.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients