Cancun to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1264 miles 2034.2 km · straight line
1516.8 miles estimated 2441 km · driving distance
30h 31min estimated drive time
MXN 3491 - MXN 4296 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Cancun to Richmond, Virginia is 1264 miles (2034.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NNE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1516.8 miles, taking about 30h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Richmond, Virginia is in Virginia, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun 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 Cancun to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 31min MXN 3491 - MXN 4296 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 37min $121–$228* Budget
Train ~39h 40min $182–$531* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m 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 421 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients