Cape Cod to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Cod from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Cape Cod to Richmond, Virginia is 474.9 miles (764.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.9 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Cod 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.