Athens, Georgia to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Richmond, Virginia is 414.8 miles (667.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.8 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia 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.