Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Amherst: 10:26 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (434) 946-9009 to confirm.
Location & directions
135 Richmond HighwayAmherst, VA 24521
About McDonald's
Looking for a fast food restaurant in Amherst? McDonald's is at 135 Richmond Highway, Amherst, Virginia. It is one of 13 places to eat and drink we list in Amherst.
McDonald's is open 7 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 5:30 AM most days.
You can visit for takeout. On the menu: burgers.
For questions or orders, call (434) 946-9009.
Quick facts
- Category
- Fast Food Restaurant · Burger
- Address
- 135 Richmond Highway, Amherst, VA 24521
- Phone
- (434) 946-9009
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for fast food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared McDonald's’s weekday schedule with 912 other fast food restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:30 AM, earlier than 71% of them (the typical opening time is 6:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 65% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 123.5 hours a week, 13 hours more than the local median of 111. 97% of fast food restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and McDonald's is one of them.
Compared with 912 other fast food restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for fast food restaurants in Virginia
Based on 5 menus with 121 priced items from fast food restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.99 and $12.99.
We don’t have McDonald's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what fast food restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of McDonald's there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), American (2), Italian (1), and Chinese (1).
McDonald's is the only fast food restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Hardee's, 1.9 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianVito's Pizza Bar & Grill0.1 mi
- ChineseNo. 1 Wok0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeDogwood Cafe0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
- AmericanBonfire Burgers & Bourbon0.2 mi
What to expect at a fast food restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are McDonald's's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is McDonald's open on Sunday?
Yes, McDonald's is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is McDonald's located?
McDonald's is located at 135 Richmond Highway, Amherst, VA 24521.
What is the phone number of McDonald's?
You can call McDonald's at (434) 946-9009.
Does McDonald's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for McDonald's, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is McDonald's open late?
Yes – McDonald's is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near McDonald's?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of McDonald's. Nearby options include Vito's Pizza Bar & Grill (0.1 mi), No. 1 Wok (0.2 mi), and Dogwood Cafe (0.2 mi).
Are there other fast food restaurants near McDonald's?
None within a mile. The closest is Hardee's, 1.9 mi away.
How much do fast food restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 5 menus with 121 priced items from fast food restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.99 and $12.99.
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