Origin
Pimmit Hills, VA
Morning in Pimmit Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pimmit Hills, 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
1h 58m
Distance
105.2 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pimmit Hills, VA
Mo Eid
Trip Overview
The drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA covers 105.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pimmit Drive, Leesburg Pike, I 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.45 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
52.6 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 105.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 105.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pimmit Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pimmit Drive | — | — |
| Leesburg Pike | — | — |
| I 66 | — | — |
| I 66 West | — | — |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pimmit Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pimmit Hills, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on Griffith Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Griffith Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pimmit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pimmit Drive
3
Turn left onto Leesburg Pike
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Leesburg Pike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 66 West: Front Royal
6
Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
9
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Richmond
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95 South: Richmond
13
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
16
Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
18
Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
19
Continue on North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Meadow Street
20
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Monument Avenue
21
Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
22
Arrive at your destination
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 52.6 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA, or about 59m into the drive.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 59m 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 37m
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 Pimmit Hills, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pimmit Hills, VA
This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Pimmit Hills, VA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Pimmit Hills, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.45 one way
$32.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
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: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:01 AM
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
15 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
1h 58m 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 Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA covers 105.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pimmit Drive, Leesburg Pike, I 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.45 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.
The drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pimmit Hills, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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