Origin
Richmond, VA
Late night in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Appalachia, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 13m
Distance
368.3 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
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6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 21m
12 PM
7h 19m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 34m
8 PM
7h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Appalachia, VA covers 368.3 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monument Avenue, North Meadow Street, Hermitage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.59 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.2 miles from Richmond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 13m drive with frequent turns across 368.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monument Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, VA to Appalachia, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Meadow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hermitage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robin Hood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Arthur Ashe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Monument Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Appalachia, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft
·
15 sec
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Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North Meadow Street
4
Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Hermitage Road
5
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Robin Hood Road
6
Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
7
Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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I 95 North, I 64 West
8
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
130 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
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I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
10
Keep slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
11
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
59 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
14
Turn right onto Cummings Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Cummings Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Valley Street Northwest
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Russell Road Northwest
17
Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
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Porterfield Highway
18
Continue on US 19
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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US 19
19
Turn left onto US Highway 58
15 mi
·
20 min
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US Highway 58
20
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
348 ft
·
7 sec
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Trail of the Lonesome Pine
21
Continue on Castlewood Drive
13 mi
·
17 min
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Castlewood Drive
22
Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
6.5 mi
·
9 min
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Norton Coeburn Road
23
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue Southwest
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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Kentucky Avenue Southwest
24
Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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11th Street Southwest
25
Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Main Avenue Southwest
26
Turn right onto Junction Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Junction Road
27
Turn left onto Kent Junction Road
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Kent Junction Road
28
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
29
Continue on West Main Street
489 ft
·
14 sec
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West Main Street
30
Turn straight onto East Main Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
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East Main Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.2 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 3h 36m 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 81 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.2 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Appalachia, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Richmond, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Richmond, VA
This is one driving day of about 368.3 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Richmond, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.2 mi from Richmond, VA · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.2 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Appalachia, VA
The final approach into Appalachia, 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 Appalachia, 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
$57.59 one way
$115.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $62.97 | $125.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $68.16 | $136.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.32 | $162.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.67 | $17.68 |
| Efficient EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.23 | $14.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.3 | 1 | $51.56 | $23.57 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Destination
Appalachia, VA
Late night in Appalachia on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
11 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
7h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond, VA to Appalachia, VA covers 368.3 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monument Avenue, North Meadow Street, Hermitage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.2 miles from Richmond, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, VA to Appalachia, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, VA to Appalachia, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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