Henderson, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.2 miles 159.6 km · straight line
124 miles estimated 199.5 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Henderson, North Carolina from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Henderson, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is 99.2 miles (159.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NNE of Henderson, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 124 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, North Carolina in North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Henderson, North Carolina 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 Henderson, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, North Carolina & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Henderson, North Carolina
36.33°N, 78.40°W
America/New_York
154m 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 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 251.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients