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Weekend Drives from Richmond, VA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

78 mi

Avg Drive

1h 36m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Richmond, VA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 79 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Richmond, VA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Richmond, VA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Richmond, VA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 79 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Richmond, VA → Louisa, VA

55.6 mi 1h 9m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Falmouth, VA

55.9 mi 1h 10m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Pantops, VA

66.9 mi 1h 18m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Franklin, VA

68.1 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Blackstone, VA

62.8 mi 1h 22m Score: 9/10

Richmond, VA → Charlottesville, VA

69.3 mi 1h 22m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Passapatanzy, VA

63.8 mi 1h 23m Score: 8/10

Richmond, VA → Hampton, VA

78.2 mi 1h 32m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → East Hampton, VA

78.8 mi 1h 34m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Hollymead, VA

75 mi 1h 34m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Montclair, VA

79.7 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Deltaville, VA

70.5 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Richmond, VA → Cherry Hill, VA

80.8 mi 1h 37m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Dale City, VA

82.1 mi 1h 38m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Ruckersville, VA

77.3 mi 1h 38m Score: 9/10

Richmond, VA → South Hill, VA

82.2 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Potomac Mills, VA

82.8 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Bealeton, VA

80.2 mi 1h 40m Score: 9/10

Richmond, VA → Waverly, VA

79 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Independent Hill, VA

84.6 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Orange County, VA

70 mi 1h 41m Score: 9/10

Richmond, VA → Carrollton, VA

78.1 mi 1h 43m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Lorton, VA

88 mi 1h 44m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Lexington, VA

81.5 mi 1h 45m Score: 8/10

Richmond, VA → Bracey, VA

90 mi 1h 46m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Laurel Hill, VA

89.1 mi 1h 46m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Newington, VA

90.6 mi 1h 47m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Franklin, VA

78.7 mi 1h 50m Score: 9/10

Richmond, VA → Woodlawn, VA

92 mi 1h 51m Score: 7/10

Richmond, VA → Springfield, VA

94.4 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10

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