Driving from Brooklyn to Richmond
Richmond lies 459 km (285 mi) south-west of Brooklyn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 559 km (348 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Brooklyn | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 23173–23298 |
Where to book car hire from Brooklyn to Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Brooklyn?
459 km (285 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brooklyn; by road roughly 559 km (348 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Richmond by car?
About 6 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Richmond?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.