Day trip from Winston-Salem to Richmond
Richmond lies 296 km (184 mi) north-east of Winston-Salem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 296 km (184 mi) apart, Richmond is a realistic day trip from Winston-Salem: about 4 h 49 min each way by road.
| Winston-Salem | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 241,218 | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27101–27199 | 23173–23298 |
What to see in Richmond
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Public Library | 531,936 | 2024 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | 410,734 | 2021 |
The busiest is Richmond Public Library at 531,936 visitors in 2024. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Winston-Salem?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Winston-Salem; by road roughly 361 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Winston-Salem to Richmond by road?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winston-Salem 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.