Driving from Virginia Beach to Richmond
Richmond lies 153 km (95 mi) north-west of Virginia Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 186 km (116 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Virginia Beach | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 454,808 | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23450–23479 | 23173–23298 |
Where to book car hire from Virginia Beach to Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Virginia Beach?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Virginia Beach; by road roughly 186 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Richmond by car?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Virginia Beach 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.