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Trip from Kings Park, VA to Richmond, VA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

98.2 mi

158 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Kings Park, VA, VA

Kings Park, VA

Philip Williams

Trip Overview

The drive from Kings Park, VA to Richmond, VA covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.36 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

49.1 miles from Kings Park, VA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 98.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Kings Park, VA to Richmond, VA covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m, 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 18 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 55.7 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 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.2 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
7
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 57A Toward I 95 South: Richmond
8
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franc...
6
40.4 mi into trip | ~50m 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
96.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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 55.7 mi 1h 2m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway 35.7 mi 42m
Capital Beltway 1.4 mi 1m
Hermitage Road 1.1 mi 2m
Braddock Road 1 mi 1m
Southampton Drive 0.3 mi <1m
North Meadow Street 0.2 mi <1m
Parliament Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 55.7 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Parliament Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Parliament Drive
2

Turn left onto Southampton Drive

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Southampton Drive
3

Turn right onto SR 620

1.0 mi · 1 min · Braddock Road
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 495

1.4 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 57A Toward I 95 South: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Richmond
9

Merge onto I 395

36 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

56 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 78 Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road
14

Turn right onto Hermitage Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hermitage Road
15

Continue on North Meadow Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Meadow Street
16

Turn left onto Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Monument Avenue
17

Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle

81 ft · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
18

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 49.1 miles from Kings Park, VA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.1 miles or 1h 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 35m

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 Kings Park, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kings Park, VA

This is one driving day of about 98.2 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Kings Park, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 55.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.1 mi from Kings Park, VA · 1h into the drive

census designated place in Stafford County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aquia Harbour, VA

49 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

Woodbridge, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fredericksburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.1 miles from Kings Park, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

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 98.2
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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!

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.36 one way

$30.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.79 $33.58
premium $4.70 $18.17 $36.35
diesel $5.61 $21.68 $43.36

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: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.31 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.59 $3.93
EV Truck/SUV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Kings Park, VA

Late night in Kings Park on Friday

Local time

1:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, VA

Late night in Richmond on Friday

Local time

1:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 12 mph 0% chance 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

16 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

1h 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kings Park, VA to Richmond, VA covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 miles from Kings Park, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.36 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 98.2 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kings Park, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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