Atlanta to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.9 miles 756.2 km · straight line
530.7 miles actual route 854.1 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Atlanta to Richmond, Virginia is 469.9 miles (756.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 530.7 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta and Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $42–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM