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Distance from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA

Distance

325 mi

Time

5 hours 22 mins

Gas Cost

$31 - $61

There are 281.60 miles from Newark to Richmond in southwest direction and 325 miles (523.04 kilometers) by car, following the I-95 and NJTP S route.

Newark and Richmond are 5 hours 22 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA. The halfway point is Belcamp, MD.

Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 7:40 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 13.06 gallons of gas to cover the route between Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Newark to Richmond is $44.15.

During the route, an average car will release 255.85 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 $3.38 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on April 18, 2024.
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Halfway Point Between Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA

If you want to meet halfway between Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.496445 and -76.261559, or 39º 29' 47.202" N, 76º 15' 41.6124" W. This location is 162.59 miles away from Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA and it would take approximately 2 hours 41 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Belcamp, MD, situated 155 miles from Newark, NJ and 173 miles from Richmond, VA. It would take 2 hours 33 mins to go from Newark to Belcamp and 2 hours 58 mins to go from Richmond to Belcamp.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA is Baltimore, MD, situated 179 miles from Newark, NJ and 146 miles from Richmond, VA. It would take 3 hours to go from Newark to and 2 hours 30 mins to go from Richmond to Baltimore.