Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
380.2 mi
612 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Pennington Gap, VA to Richmond, VA covers 380.2 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Morgan Avenue, Wilderness Road, Duff Patt Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.1 miles from Pennington Gap, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 380.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Morgan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilderness Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duff Patt Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 23 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orby Cantrell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wadlow Gap Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North John B Dennis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington Gap, VA and Richmond, VA.
Start on Joslyn Avenue
Turn right onto West Morgan Avenue
Take the exit slight right
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilderness Road
Continue on Duff Patt Highway
Turn right onto US Highway 23
Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
Continue on US Highway 23
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Wadlow Gap Highway
Continue on North John B Dennis Highway
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
Turn left onto East Stone Drive
Take the exit straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
Continue straight
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 84 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.1 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap, VA
This is one driving day of about 380.2 miles and 6h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.1 mi from Pennington Gap, VA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 190.1 miles from Pennington Gap, 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
$59.29 one way
$118.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $66.30 | $132.59 |
| premium | $4.78 | $71.52 | $143.04 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $84.18 | $168.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.92 | $18.25 |
| Efficient EV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.27 | $15.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.1 | 1 | $53.23 | $24.33 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Pennington Gap on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
90°F
Winston-Salem, NC
190 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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