Origin
Richmond, VA
Late night in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 Lombardy Street, Chamberlayne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Warsaw, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | — | — |
| North Lombardy Street | — | — |
| Chamberlayne Avenue | — | — |
| West Brookland Park Boulevard | — | — |
| Dill Avenue | — | — |
| Dill Road | — | — |
| Mechanicsville Turnpike | — | — |
| Mechanicsville Bypass | — | — |
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 Warsaw, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lombardy Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lombardy Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lombardy Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lombardy Street
6
Continue on Chamberlayne Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chamberlayne Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Brookland Park Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Brookland Park Boulevard
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dill Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
335 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dill Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dill Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dill Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Dill Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Dill Avenue
12
Continue on Dill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dill Road
13
Turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mechanicsville Turnpike
14
Continue on Mechanicsville Bypass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanicsville Bypass
15
Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Mechanicsville Turnpike
16
Continue on Richmond Tappahannock Highway
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Richmond Tappahannock Highway
17
Continue on Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
18
Continue on Richmond Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Richmond Highway
19
Turn right onto Wright Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wright Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Lane
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Water Lane
21
Turn right onto Queen Street
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Queen Street
22
Turn left
115 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Richmond, VA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warsaw, VA
The final approach into Warsaw, 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
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Warsaw, VA
Late night in Warsaw on Thursday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
1h 18m 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 Warsaw, VA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monument Avenue, North Lombardy Street, Chamberlayne Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.23 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 Warsaw, VA is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Warsaw, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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