The drive from Buckhall, VA to Richmond, VA covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Prince William Parkway, Hermitage Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.9 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.50 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.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Buckhall, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 92.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Prince William Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.9 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 19 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 76.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Prince William Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near VA 294 / Prince William Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (VA 294 / Prince William Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (VA 294): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (SR 2000 / Smoketown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|VA 294 / Prince William Parkway
Turn right onto VA 294 / Prince William Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
7.6 mi into trip|~11m in|VA 294
Take the exit onto VA 294
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip|~16m in|SR 2000 / Smoketown Road
Turn right onto SR 2000 / Smoketown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.9 mi into trip|~46m 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
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
76.9 mi
1h 26m
Prince William Parkway
10.2 mi
15m
Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
2m
Smoketown Road
0.9 mi
1m
Gideon Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Dale Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Moore Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 76.9 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhall, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on SR 662
0.2 mi·44 sec·Moore Drive
2
Turn right onto VA 294
7.3 mi·10 min·Prince William Parkway
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Take the exit onto VA 294
0.1 mi·14 sec·VA 294
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto VA 294
2.9 mi·5 min·Prince William Parkway
5
Turn right onto SR 2000
0.9 mi·1 min·Smoketown Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 2068
0.8 mi·1 min·Gideon Drive
7
Turn left onto SR 784
0.3 mi·38 sec·Dale Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: RichmondUse the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·26 sec
Toward I 95 South
10
Merge onto I 95
21 mi·24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
56 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 78Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto VA 161
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·Robin Hood Road
15
Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Hermitage Road
16
Continue on North Meadow Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Meadow Street
17
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Monument Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft·2 sec·Marcus-David Peters Circle
19
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 46.3 miles from Buckhall, VA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.9 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
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 Buckhall, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buckhall, VA
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Buckhall, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 76.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Buckhall, VA
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 92.7
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.50 one way
$28.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.85
$31.70
premium
$4.70
$17.16
$34.31
diesel
$5.61
$20.47
$40.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
54 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Destination Charger
Richmond, Virginia
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Richmond, Virginia
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Richmond, Virginia
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 24
Other: 11
Tesla Destination: 8
Blink: 6
EVgo: 2
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Buckhall, VA
Morning
in Buckhall on Friday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning
in Richmond on Friday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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 54m 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 Buckhall, VA to Richmond, VA covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Prince William Parkway, Hermitage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Buckhall, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.50 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 92.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (VA 294 / Prince William Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (VA 294): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (SR 2000 / Smoketown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Buckhall, 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.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
