Origin
Bassett, VA
Morning in Bassett on Friday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
190 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bassett, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 673, Fairystone Parkway, Fairystone Park Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95 miles from Bassett, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 190 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 190 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 673 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 673 | — | — |
| Fairystone Parkway | — | — |
| Fairystone Park Highway | — | — |
| Fairy Stone Park Highway | — | — |
| North Virginia Avenue | — | — |
| Commonwealth Boulevard | — | — |
| Commonwealth Boulevard East | — | — |
| Fairy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road 673
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
266 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto County Road 673
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 673
3
Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fairystone Parkway
4
Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairystone Park Highway
5
Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
6
Continue on North Virginia Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Virginia Avenue
7
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Boulevard
8
Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
9
Turn right onto Fairy Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fairy Street
10
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hooker Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
12
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
13
Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Martinsville Highway
14
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58 East
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
16
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
17
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
18
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
19
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
20
Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
John Randolph Boulevard
21
Continue on James D Hagood Highway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James D Hagood Highway
22
Continue on Kings Highway
40 mi
·
47 min
·
Kings Highway
23
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
West Patrick Henry Highway
25
Continue on Hull Street Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Hull Street Road
26
Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
27
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
29
Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
30
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Powhite Parkway
31
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
32
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
33
Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
34
Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
35
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Sheppard Street
37
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Idlewood Avenue
38
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Robinson Street
39
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grayland Avenue
40
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meadow Street
41
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Monument Avenue
42
Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
82 ft
·
2 sec
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Marcus-David Peters Circle
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Bassett, VA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bassett, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bassett, VA
This is one driving day of about 190 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Bassett, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Bassett, VA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Bassett, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.71 one way
$59.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.49 | $64.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.16 | $70.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Friday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
South Boston, VA
95 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 24m 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 Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 673, Fairystone Parkway, Fairystone Park Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Bassett, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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