Trip from Exmore, VA to Richmond, VA

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Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

147.7 mi

238 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 16m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Exmore, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Exmore, VA to Richmond, VA covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Lankford Highway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.10 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

73.9 miles from Exmore, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Exmore, VA to Richmond, VA covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.4 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 53.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 147.7 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 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

53.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk,...

54 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond

73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

145.9 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 76A Toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue

146 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | Chamberlayne Avenue

Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Exmore, VA and Richmond, VA, road signs point toward Chesapeake, Suffolk and Hampton.

Chesapeake

53.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Suffolk

53.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Hampton

53.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	72.4 mi	1h 21m
Lankford Highway	29.7 mi	41m
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel	17.7 mi	24m
Hampton Roads Beltway	15.7 mi	22m
Northampton Boulevard	5.1 mi	7m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel	3.5 mi	4m
Main Street	1.3 mi	3m
North Lombardy Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 72.4 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Exmore, VA and Richmond, VA.

Start on Westfield Avenue

47 ft · 4 sec · Westfield Avenue

Turn right onto US 13 BUS

1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 13

29 mi · 39 min · Lankford Highway

Merge onto US 13

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lankford Highway

Continue on US 13

18 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

Continue on US 13

5.1 mi · 7 min · Northampton Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 64

9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 64; US 60

5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

72 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 76A Toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue

314 ft · 10 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brook Road

Turn left onto Admiral Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Admiral Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

138 ft · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street

Continue on North Lombardy Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Monument Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle

463 ft · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Arrive at destination

Marcus-David Peters Circle

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 73.9 miles from Exmore, VA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.4 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.9 miles or 1h 44m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Exmore, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Exmore, VA

This is one driving day of about 147.7 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Exmore, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 72.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.9 mi from Exmore, VA · 1h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Princess Anne, MD

74 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Exmore, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.4 miles.

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

$23.10 one way

$46.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$25.25	$50.51
premium	$4.70	$27.34	$54.67
diesel	$5.61	$32.61	$65.22

Estimated Tolls: $4.00

Chesapeake Bay Bridge $4.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.3	$15.51	$7.09
Efficient EV	36.9	$12.92	$5.91
EV Truck/SUV	59.1	$20.68	$9.45

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Exmore, VA

Morning in Exmore on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, VA

Morning in Richmond on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 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

12 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 9m 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 Exmore, VA to Richmond, VA covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Lankford Highway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.9 miles from Exmore, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.10 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.