Colonial Heights to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colonial Heights from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Colonial Heights to Richmond, Virginia is 18.9 miles (30.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located N of Colonial Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 24.5 miles, taking about 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colonial Heights 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.