New Bern to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bern from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from New Bern to Richmond, Virginia is 169.4 miles (272.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located N of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211.8 miles, taking about 4h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — New Bern 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. 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 New Bern 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.