Origin
Brandermill, VA
Late night in Brandermill on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandermill, VA to Richmond, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandermill, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brandermill, VA to Richmond, VA covers 16.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Powhite Parkway, Charter Colony Parkway, South Meadow Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Powhite Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 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
8.2 miles from Brandermill, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 16.3 miles, with most of the trip on Powhite Parkway and Charter Colony Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on Powhite Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Powhite Parkway and Charter Colony Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near VA 76 / Powhite Parkway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 16.3 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 12 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (VA 146): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12 mi into trip
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~17m 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
13.8 mi into trip
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~20m 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.
6
14.2 mi into trip
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~21m in
Take the exit toward Maplewood Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Maplewood Avenue
6
14.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Maplewood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Maplewood Avenue
7
14.7 mi into trip
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~22m 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 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Charter Colony Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Meadow Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Old Hundred Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brandermill Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| VA 146 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grayland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Idlewood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Powhite Parkway
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandermill, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
9 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto SR 1883
370 ft
·
19 sec
·
Timber Ridge Road
3
Continue on East Timber Ridge Road
263 ft
·
16 sec
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East Timber Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto Millridge Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Millridge Parkway
5
Turn right onto SR 1921
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brandermill Parkway
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 754
243 ft
·
5 sec
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South Old Hundred Road
7
Continue on SR 754
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Old Hundred Road
8
Continue on SR 754
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Charter Colony Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Richmond
10
Merge onto VA 76
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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South Sheppard Street
17
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
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Idlewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
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South Robinson Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Grayland Avenue
20
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Meadow Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Monument Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
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Marcus-David Peters Circle
23
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 8.2 miles from Brandermill, VA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 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 16.3 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.2 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
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 Brandermill, 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 Brandermill, VA
This is one driving day of about 16.3 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandermill, 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 11.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.2 mi from Brandermill, VA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.2 miles from Brandermill, 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
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
8 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
15 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
26m 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 Brandermill, VA to Richmond, VA covers 16.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Powhite Parkway, Charter Colony Parkway, South Meadow Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Brandermill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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 18 significant decision points across 16.3 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 12 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (VA 146): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brandermill, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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