Distance from Washington to Richmond by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Richmond (CA) is 2430 miles or 3910 kilometers or 2110 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Richmond is 2800 miles (4507 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 370 miles or 597 km.

Washington to Richmond Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Richmond, CA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Richmond, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Richmond, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, California is 2800 miles or 4507 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Richmond, CA is 2800 miles or 4507 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Richmond, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, California is approximately 2800 miles (4507 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Richmond, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Richmond, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Richmond take?
Washington and Richmond are 49 hours 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Richmond

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Richmond (CA) is 3 Hours.
Richmond time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Richmond
2025-12-21, 23:33:27 EST	2025-12-21, 20:33:27 PST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Richmond California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Richmond, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2800 mi	4507 km	2431.52 nmi
Straight line distance	2430 mi	3910 km	2110 nmi
Difference	370 mi	597 km	321 nmi

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