East Meadow to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302 miles 486.1 km · straight line
377.5 miles estimated 607.6 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is East Meadow from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from East Meadow to Richmond, Virginia is 302 miles (486.1 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SW of East Meadow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.5 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — East Meadow 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. 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 East Meadow 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 East Meadow to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between East Meadow & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

East Meadow
40.71°N, 73.56°W
America/New_York
22m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients