Distance from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC

Distance

155 mi

Time

2 hours 34 mins

Gas Cost

$14 - $27

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There are 138.72 miles from Richmond to Raleigh in southwest direction and 155 miles (249.45 kilometers) by car, following the I-85 S route.

Richmond and Raleigh are 2 hours 34 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC. The halfway point is Forksville, VA.

Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 11:51 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 6.21 gallons of gas to cover the route between Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Raleigh is $19.16.

During the route, an average car will release 121.57 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.09 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on November 15, 2024.
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Halfway Point Between Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC

If you want to meet halfway between Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 36.761696 and -78.077538, or 36º 45' 42.1056" N, 78º 4' 39.1368" W. This location is 77.25 miles away from Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC and it would take approximately 1 hour 17 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Forksville, VA, situated 76 miles from Richmond, VA and 81 miles from Raleigh, NC. It would take 1 hour 21 mins to go from Richmond to Forksville and 1 hour 30 mins to go from Raleigh to Forksville.