Niagara Falls, New York to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393 miles 632.5 km · straight line
471.6 miles estimated 759 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Niagara Falls, New York from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Niagara Falls, New York to Richmond, Virginia is 393 miles (632.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SSE of Niagara Falls, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.6 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Niagara Falls, New York 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Niagara Falls, New York 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 Niagara Falls, New York to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Niagara Falls, New York & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients