Origin
Fishersville, VA
Morning in Fishersville on Friday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishersville, 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
1h 56m
Distance
100 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishersville, VA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 100-mile drive from Fishersville, Virginia, to Richmond, Virginia, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under two hours. With 95% of the route on highways, it's a very efficient way to travel between these two points within the Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, making it an economical option for a day trip. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can plan to depart at your convenience, whether it's a morning start or an afternoon arrival in Richmond. This route is ideal for those prioritizing speed and simplicity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Fishersville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 100 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, with 95% of the 100 miles on high-speed roads. The main arteries you'll utilize include Tinkling Spring Road and West Broad Street, but the bulk of your travel will be on I-64. You'll encounter one significant, uninterrupted stretch of 94.6 miles on I-64, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a fast-paced commute rather than a leisurely cruise, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 94.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Tinkling Spring Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 250 / Jefferson Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 250 / Jefferson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (VA 285 / Tinkling Spring Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 250 / Jefferson Highway
Turn left onto US 250 / Jefferson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VA 285 / Tinkling Spring Road
Turn right onto VA 285 / Tinkling Spring Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
8
97 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 195 South
7
97.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton St...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 94.6 mi | 1h 44m |
| Tinkling Spring Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Beltline Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Hamilton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Allen Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marcus-David Peters Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 94.6 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishersville, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on SR 608
29 ft
·
8 sec
·
Long Meadow Road
2
Turn left onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jefferson Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto VA 285
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinkling Spring Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 64
95 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 195 South
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 195
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beltline Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Hamilton Street
11
Turn left onto US 33; US 250
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Allen Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
274 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
14
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 56-minute duration for this 100-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Plan your departure to avoid the busiest times on I-64, especially as you approach Richmond. With only a $16 fuel cost, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so brief, you can easily make it a single-day excursion without needing to split it. Keep an eye on traffic reports as you near your destination, as congestion can impact your arrival time.
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 50 miles from Fishersville, VA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.6 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 57m 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 33m
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 Fishersville, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishersville, VA
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fishersville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 94.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Fishersville, VA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Fishersville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.64 one way
$31.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Louisa, VA
50 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
4 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 56m 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 Fishersville, VA to Richmond, VA covers 100 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Tinkling Spring Road, West Broad 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 50 miles from Fishersville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.64 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 100 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 250 / Jefferson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (VA 285 / Tinkling Spring Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fishersville, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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