Ithaca to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.4 miles 551 km · straight line
410.9 miles estimated 661.2 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Ithaca to Richmond, Virginia is 342.4 miles (551 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located S of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.9 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Ithaca 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m 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 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients