Danbury to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.5 miles 548 km · straight line
408.6 miles estimated 657.6 km · driving distance
8h 13min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Danbury from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Danbury to Richmond, Virginia is 340.5 miles (548 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SW of Danbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.6 miles, taking about 8h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Danbury in Connecticut 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 Danbury 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 Danbury to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 13min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 52min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 48min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danbury & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Danbury
41.39°N, 73.45°W
America/New_York
121m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients