Richmond, Virginia to West Milford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.3 miles 478.5 km · straight line
371.6 miles estimated 598.1 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from West Milford?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to West Milford is 297.3 miles (478.5 km) as the crow flies. West Milford is located NNE of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.6 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia in Virginia and West Milford in New Jersey.

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 Richmond, Virginia and West Milford. 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 Richmond, Virginia to West Milford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & West Milford

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
West Milford
41.13°N, 74.37°W
America/New_York
212m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients