Origin
Brandermill, VA
Morning in Brandermill on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brandermill, 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
26m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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
|
~17m in
|
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
|
~20m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Maplewood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Maplewood Avenue
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
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
·
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
·
East Timber Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto Millridge Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
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
·
South Old Hundred Road
7
Continue on SR 754
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
South Sheppard Street
17
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Idlewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Robinson Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grayland Avenue
20
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meadow Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Monument Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
23
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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