Origin
Massanetta Springs, VA
Morning in Massanetta Springs on Thursday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massanetta Springs, VA to Richmond, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
111.8 mi
180 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massanetta Springs, VA
C1 Superstar
Trip Overview
This 111.8-mile drive from Massanetta Springs to Richmond, Virginia, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-64, Spotswood Trail, and James Madison Highway, with about 45% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. Given its duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning between different road types as you head southeast through Virginia.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Massanetta Springs, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a blend, offering a mixed experience as you travel. With 45% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly on I-64. The longest uninterrupted segment is 49.3 miles on I-64, providing a chance to settle into a rhythm. However, the inclusion of Spotswood Trail and James Madison Highway suggests a transition to more local roads at times, potentially offering a change of pace from pure interstate travel. This variety means you won't be solely on a monotonous highway grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 49.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 46.9 miles in near US 15; US 33.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 46.9 miles (US 15; US 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 59.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
46.9 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 15; US 33
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
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I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
108.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
109.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m 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 | 49.3 mi | 54m |
| Spotswood Trail | 44 mi | 1h |
| James Madison Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| Stanardsville By-Pass | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Beltline Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 15 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Massanetta Springs Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 49.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massanetta Springs, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on Hudson Circle
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hudson Circle
2
Turn left onto Woodland Drive
215 ft
·
10 sec
·
Woodland Drive
3
Turn right onto SR 687
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Massanetta Springs Road
4
Turn right onto US 33
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Spotswood Trail
5
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Stanardsville By-Pass
6
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Spotswood Trail
7
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spotswood Trail
8
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Spotswood Trail
9
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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North Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft
·
0 sec
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US 15; US 33
11
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15; US 33
12
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martinsburg Avenue
13
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi
·
15 min
·
James Madison Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
15
Merge onto I 64
49 mi
·
54 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 195 South
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 195
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beltline Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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North Hamilton Street
21
Turn left onto US 33; US 250
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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North Allen Avenue
23
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
274 ft
·
7 sec
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Marcus-David Peters Circle
24
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 25 minute drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize your day in Richmond. Since it's a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave when convenient. You won't need to worry about breaking up the drive with an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 49.3-mile stretch on I-64, as services might be less frequent on certain highway segments. The estimated fuel cost of $17 is a good baseline for your budget.
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 55.9 miles from Massanetta Springs, VA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 59m
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 Massanetta Springs, 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 Massanetta Springs, VA
This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Massanetta Springs, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 49.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from Massanetta Springs, VA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Massanetta Springs, 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.
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
$17.48 one way
$34.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.12 | $38.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.68 | $49.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
SW 3 to 12 mph
3% 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
10 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 25m 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 Massanetta Springs, VA to Richmond, VA covers 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Spotswood Trail, James Madison Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.9 miles from Massanetta Springs, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.48 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 111.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 46.9 miles (US 15; US 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 59.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Massanetta Springs, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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