Origin
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Bassett, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
185.3 mi
298 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bassett, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Bassett, VA covers 185.3 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.98 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
92.6 miles from Richmond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 185.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m 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 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 185.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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. 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, VA to Bassett, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | — | — |
| North Meadow Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Ellwood Avenue | — | — |
| South Sheppard Street | — | — |
| Parkwood Avenue | — | — |
| McCloy Street | — | — |
| Maplewood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Monument Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Bassett, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft
·
15 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Meadow Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Meadow Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on Ellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ellwood Avenue
6
Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Sheppard Street
7
Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Parkwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto McCloy Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
McCloy Street
9
Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
VA 76 Toll South
11
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
13
Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
14
Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Powhite Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
16
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
19
Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Hull Street Road
20
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
21
Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Kings Highway
24
Continue on James D Hagood Highway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James D Hagood Highway
25
Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John Randolph Boulevard
26
Continue on James D Hagood Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
James D Hagood Highway
27
Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
John Randolph Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Bill Tuck Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
29
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
30
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
31
Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
32
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
33
Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Danville Expressway
34
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
20 min
35
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
36
Continue on East Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
37
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hooker Street
38
Turn right onto Fairy Street
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairy Street
39
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
40
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Virginia Avenue
41
Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
42
Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairystone Park Highway
43
Continue on Fairystone Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fairystone Parkway
44
Turn right onto County Road 673
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 673
45
Turn left onto Sunset Drive
266 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunset Drive
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.6 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 2h 4m 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 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bassett, 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.
+
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 Richmond, VA
This is one driving day of about 185.3 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Richmond, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.6 mi from Richmond, VA · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bassett, VA
The final approach into Bassett, 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 Bassett, 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
$28.98 one way
$57.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.94 | $11.86 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Bassett, VA
Morning in Bassett on Friday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
South Boston, VA
93 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bassett, VA covers 185.3 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monument Avenue, North Meadow Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.6 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 $28.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, VA to Bassett, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, VA to Bassett, 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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