Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
244.3 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Narrows, VA to Richmond, VA covers 244.3 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Narrows Road, Thomas Drive, Virginia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.10 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
122.1 miles from Narrows, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 244.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Narrows, VA to Richmond, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Narrows Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Virginia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pandapas Pond Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coal Bank Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Tabor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Catawba Valley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Narrows, VA and Richmond, VA.
Start on Main Street
Continue on Narrows Road
Turn slight left onto Thomas Drive
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
Continue on Pandapas Pond Road
Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road
Continue on Newport Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road
Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road
Turn left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
Continue on Beltline Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
Turn left onto West Broad Street
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.1 miles or 1h 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 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Narrows, 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 Narrows, VA
This is one driving day of about 244.3 miles and 3h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.1 mi from Narrows, VA · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.1 miles from Narrows, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$39.10 one way
$78.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $42.60 | $85.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $45.96 | $91.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.27 | $108.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.20 | $15.64 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Narrows on Saturday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
122 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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