Delaware to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.6 miles 575.5 km · straight line
429.1 miles estimated 690.6 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Delaware from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Delaware to Richmond, Virginia is 357.6 miles (575.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.1 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Delaware in Ohio 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delaware & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients