Origin
New Market, VA
Afternoon in New Market on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Market, VA to Richmond, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
121.7 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Market, VA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
New Market, VA to Richmond, VA is 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m via I 64 and Spotswood Trail, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within Virginia, offering a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning between different types of roads as you head towards the state capital. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling overly rushed.
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
60.9 miles from New Market, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 49.3 mi | 54m |
| Spotswood Trail | 30.5 mi | 41m |
| US 340 | 17.1 mi | 26m |
| James Madison Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| East Lee Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Stanardsville By-Pass | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Beltline Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 49.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 1002
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Old Cross Road
3
Turn right onto US 211
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Lee Highway
4
Turn right onto US 340
17 mi
·
26 min
·
US 340
5
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 33 BUS
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Spotswood Trail
7
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Stanardsville By-Pass
8
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Spotswood Trail
9
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spotswood Trail
10
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Spotswood Trail
11
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 15; US 33
13
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15; US 33
14
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martinsburg Avenue
15
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi
·
15 min
·
James Madison Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
17
Merge onto I 64
49 mi
·
54 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 195 South
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 195
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beltline Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Hamilton Street
23
Turn left onto US 33; US 250
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Allen Avenue
25
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
274 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
26
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under 3 hours, you have considerable flexibility for when to depart. Aiming for a mid-morning start allows you to avoid the earliest rush and still arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without significant interruption is on I 64, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before entering that segment. Given the relatively short distance, consider waiting to fuel up closer to Richmond if prices are more favorable there, as you won't be far from services.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.9 miles from New Market, VA, or about 1h 27m 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 27 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 New Market, 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 New Market, VA
This is one driving day of about 121.7 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from New Market, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from New Market, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 23.7 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 33 BUS
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 15; US 33
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
118.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
118.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m 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
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.03 one way
$38.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.52 | $45.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
26 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
2h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$30
near mile 20.2
Caution: 4/13/26 Fire ban in effect
Caution: Parking at Boundary Access Areas
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 146.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 49.3 miles on I 64, offering a chance for consistent speed. The drive begins on roads like Spotswood Trail and US 340 before merging onto the interstate system. Expect a blend of faster highway segments and potentially more localized road conditions as you progress towards Richmond.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 23.7 miles in near US 33 BUS.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 121.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles (US 15; US 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 118.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 121.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles (US 15; US 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 118.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Shenandoah National Park and Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, VA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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