Trip from Richmond, VA to Wyndham, VA

Q: How long is the trip from Richmond, VA to Wyndham, VA?

The drive from Richmond, VA to Wyndham, VA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 64, Nuckols Road, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Richmond, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

26m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 31m

10 AM

0h 28m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 31m

8 PM

0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Wyndham, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

Traveling from Richmond to Wyndham is a quick, straightforward journey spanning just 16.9 miles. You can expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your route utilizes a combination of I-64, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and Nuckols Road to navigate through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, this trip is highly economical for those looking to traverse the short distance between these two Virginia locations. Because the drive is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long hours on the road.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This mixed drive offers a balance between high-speed interstate travel and local road navigation. You will spend roughly 57% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.2 miles along I-64. The experience shifts from the flow of the interstate to the more controlled pace of Nuckols Road and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway as you approach Wyndham. Expect the transition from major arterial roads to local infrastructure to define the rhythm of your 26-minute commute. Navigating these varied road types keeps the drive engaging despite its short duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Turn right onto VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 95 North, I 64 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 North, I 64 West

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 79 Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

11.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 177 Toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk

13.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Nuckols Road North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 51A Toward Nuckols Road North

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Richmond, VA and Wyndham, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Nuckols Road North.

Norfolk

11.6 mi in | ~17m

Nuckols Road North

13.5 mi in | ~19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	9.2 mi	11m
Nuckols Road	2.3 mi	4m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	1.1 mi	1m
Hermitage Road	1.1 mi	2m
Wyndham Park Drive	0.4 mi	<1m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	0.3 mi	<1m
Wyndham Lake Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
North Meadow Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 9.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Wyndham, VA.

Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

525 ft · 14 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Continue on Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Monument Avenue

Turn right onto North Meadow Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Meadow Street

Continue on Hermitage Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hermitage Road

Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 64 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 64; I 95

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

9.2 mi · 11 min · I 64

Exit 79 Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 48 sec

Exit 177 Toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

1.1 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 51A Toward Nuckols Road North Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto Nuckols Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Nuckols Road

Turn right onto Wyndham Park Drive

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Wyndham Park Drive

Turn right onto Wyndham Lake Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Wyndham Lake Drive

Turn right onto Old Greenway Drive

130 ft · 6 sec · Old Greenway Drive

Turn right

411 ft · 30 sec

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$2.89	$5.78
premium	$4.70	$3.13	$6.26
diesel	$5.61	$3.73	$7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.1	$1.77	$0.81
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.48	$0.68
EV Truck/SUV	6.8	$2.37	$1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Richmond, VA

Night in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

11:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wyndham, VA

Night in Wyndham on Thursday

Local time

11:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

22 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

26m 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 Wyndham, VA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Nuckols Road, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.64 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.