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Richmond to Washington
Quick answer
The drive from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is approximately 1 hr 37 min covering about 97 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
97 mi
Drive time
1 hr 37 min
Midpoint
38.22°, -77.24°
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Midpoint
38.2240°, -77.2365°
Richmond and Washington are about 97 miles apart — each person drives roughly 49 miles.
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