Origin
Richmond, VA
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 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 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idylwood, VA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 $16.36 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
52.3 miles from Richmond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m 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 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 104.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
The drive from Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA is easy. At 2h 5m 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 Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | — | — |
| North Meadow Street | — | — |
| Hermitage Road | — | — |
| Robin Hood Road | — | — |
| North Arthur Ashe Boulevard | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | — | — |
| Henry G | — | — |
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 Idylwood, 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
·
26 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Meadow Street
4
Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
5
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
6
Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
7
Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 North, I 64 West
8
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
53 mi
·
58 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
10
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Tysons Corner
15
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Capital Beltway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 66: Washington, Front Royal, Vienna
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 66: Washington, Front Royal, Vienna
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 66 East: Washington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 66 East: Washington
19
Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Falls Church, Leesburg Pike
489 ft
·
12 sec
·
VA 7: Falls Church, Leesburg Pike
21
Keep slight right to continue on VA 7: Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
VA 7: Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
22
Keep slight left to continue on VA 7 West: Tysons Corner
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
VA 7 West: Tysons Corner
23
Turn left onto Leesburg Pike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Leesburg Pike
24
Turn left onto Idylwood Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Idylwood Road
25
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 52.3 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 1h 2m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Idylwood, 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.
+
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 104.6 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Richmond, 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 52.3 mi from Richmond, VA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.3 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Idylwood, VA
The final approach into Idylwood, 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 Idylwood, 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
$16.36 one way
$32.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
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: 36.6 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 | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
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
Idylwood, VA
Late night in Idylwood on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
4 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 5m 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 Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 52.3 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 $16.36 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 Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA is easy. At 2h 5m 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 Richmond, VA to Idylwood, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, VA to Idylwood, 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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