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Trip from Marshall, VA to Richmond, VA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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Downtown Marshall, VA, VA

Marshall, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marshall, VA to Richmond, VA covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, James Madison Highway, Eastern Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.8 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.26 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

52 miles from Marshall, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 104 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and James Madison Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.8 miles on US 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and James Madison Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near US 17 / Eastern Bypass.

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 104 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: at 10.1 miles (US 17 / Eastern Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.9 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

7
10.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 17 / Eastern Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / Eastern Bypass toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
5
20.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 toward US 17 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 17 South
7
46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 17

Take the exit onto US 17 toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

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. Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
7
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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
5
104 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | Marcus-David Peters Circle

Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 81.8 mi 1h 41m
James Madison Highway 11.6 mi 16m
Eastern Bypass 4.9 mi 6m
Winchester Road 3.4 mi 5m
Hermitage Road 1.1 mi 2m
North Meadow Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 81.8 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 17 BUS; VA 55

0.2 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 17 BUS

3.4 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
3

Continue on US 17

6.5 mi · 8 min · James Madison Highway
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17

4.9 mi · 6 min · Eastern Bypass
Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29

5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17

27 mi · 39 min · US 17
Toward US 17 South
7

Take the exit onto US 17

55 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 17
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 78 Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road
11

Turn right onto Hermitage Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hermitage Road
12

Continue on North Meadow Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Meadow Street
13

Turn left onto Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Monument Avenue
14

Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle

81 ft · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
15

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 52 miles from Marshall, VA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 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 23 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 1h 13m 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 51m

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 Marshall, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 Marshall, VA

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Marshall, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 81.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52 mi from Marshall, VA · 1h 13m into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fredericksburg, VA

52 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.

Popular next leg

Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA

55.3 mi · 1h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Culpeper, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fredericksburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Marshall, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 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.

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 104
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
View on nps.gov
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free
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!

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.26 one way

$32.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.78 $35.56
premium $4.70 $19.25 $38.50
diesel $5.61 $22.96 $45.92

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

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Marshall, VA

Late night in Marshall on Friday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, VA

Late night in Richmond on Friday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Fredericksburg, VA

52 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

2h 15m 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 Marshall, VA to Richmond, VA covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, James Madison Highway, Eastern Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 miles from Marshall, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.26 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 104 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: at 10.1 miles (US 17 / Eastern Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.9 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Marshall, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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