Origin
Aquia Harbour, VA
Morning in Aquia Harbour on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aquia Harbour, VA to Richmond, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aquia Harbour, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aquia Harbour, VA to Richmond, VA covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Hermitage Road, Washington Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 68.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Hermitage Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 65 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 65 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hermitage Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Richmond Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Richmond Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Washington Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Richmond Drive
Turn left onto Richmond Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Drive
Turn right onto Washington Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 78
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
5
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 65 mi | 1h 12m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Washington Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Meadow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Garrisonville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Arthur Ashe Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Robin Hood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 65 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on Aquia Drive
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Aquia Drive
2
Turn left onto Richmond Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Drive
3
Turn right onto Washington Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 610
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Garrisonville Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95: I-95 south
6
Merge onto I 95
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
56 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 78
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto VA 161
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
11
Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
12
Continue on North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Meadow Street
13
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Monument Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
15
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Aquia Harbour, VA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 miles.
Arriving in Richmond, VA
The final approach into Richmond, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Bowling Green, VA
34 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aquia Harbour, VA to Richmond, VA covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Hermitage Road, Washington Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Richmond Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Washington Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aquia Harbour, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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