Clay to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.7 miles 636.8 km · straight line
474.9 miles estimated 764.2 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Clay from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Clay to Richmond, Virginia is 395.7 miles (636.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located S of Clay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.9 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Clay in New York 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clay & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Clay
43.19°N, 76.17°W
America/New_York
120m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients