Cities Near Richmond
Cities near Richmond, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Richmond, Virginia is Newport News, about 63 mi (102 km) away — roughly 1 hr 54 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hampton | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Suffolk | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dale City | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Portsmouth Heights | 79 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 79 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Centreville | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alexandria | 89 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lynchburg | 93 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Virginia Beach | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Richmond
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Dale City, Portsmouth Heights. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Richmond include Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Dale City, Portsmouth Heights. The closest is Newport News, about 63 miles (102 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Richmond
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Hampton
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Dale City
- → Best time to visit Portsmouth Heights
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Centreville
- → Best time to visit Alexandria
- → Best time to visit Lynchburg
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach