Origin
Bon Air, VA
Morning in Bon Air on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bon Air, VA to Richmond, VA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bon Air, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bon Air, VA to Richmond, VA covers 7.3 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Powhite Parkway, Jahnke Road, South Meadow Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Powhite Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.6 miles from Bon Air, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bon Air, VA to Richmond, VA covers 7.3 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Powhite Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 686 / Jahnke Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 7.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 686 / Jahnke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 686 / Jahnke Road
Turn sharp left onto SR 686 / Jahnke Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn left toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North
6
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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VA 146
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
5.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Idlewood Avenue
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powhite Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Jahnke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Meadow Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| VA 146 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grayland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Idlewood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maplewood Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Powhite Parkway
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on SR 718
14 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rockaway Road
2
Turn right onto SR 678
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Road
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 686
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jahnke Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto VA 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Sheppard Street
12
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Idlewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Robinson Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grayland Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meadow Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Monument Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
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Marcus-David Peters Circle
18
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.6 miles from Bon Air, VA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 miles.
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 7.3 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.6 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
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 Bon Air, 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 Bon Air, VA
This is one driving day of about 7.3 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bon Air, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Powhite Parkway for about 2.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.6 mi from Bon Air, VA · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.6 miles from Bon Air, 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
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
4 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
11 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
14m 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 Bon Air, VA to Richmond, VA covers 7.3 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Powhite Parkway, Jahnke Road, South Meadow Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Bon Air, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.14 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 7.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 686 / Jahnke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bon Air, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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