Mexico City to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1808.1 miles 2909.9 km · straight line
2239.7 miles actual route 3604.5 km · driving distance
44h 10min estimated drive time
MXN 5154 - MXN 6344 estimated fuel cost
~4h 8min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Mexico City to Richmond, Virginia is 1808.1 miles (2909.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2239.7 miles, taking about 44h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 8min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Richmond, Virginia is in Virginia, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mexico City 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.

How to Get from Mexico City to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 10min MXN 5154 - MXN 6344 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~53h 0min $179–$336* Budget
Train ~57h 25min $269–$784* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m 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 603 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 151 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM