Long Island to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Long Island to Richmond, Virginia is 321.6 miles (517.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.6 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Long Island 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 Long Island and Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.