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Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amelia Court House, VA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Richmond, VA to Amelia Court House, VA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hull Street Road, Powhite Parkway, Patrick Henry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Hull Street Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.3 miles from Richmond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Parkwood Avenue.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 38.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Parkwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (McCloy Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto McCloy Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond, VA and Amelia Court House, VA, road signs point toward Chesterfield and Amelia.
Chesterfield
Amelia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Street Road | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Powhite Parkway | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Patrick Henry Highway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Goodes Bridge Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway) | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| VA 146 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Amelia Court House, VA.
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
Continue on Monument Avenue
Turn left onto North Meadow Street
Turn right onto VA 147
Continue on VA 147
Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
Turn left onto McCloy Street
Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto VA 146
Merge onto VA 76
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
Merge onto VA 76
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto VA 288
Take the exit
Merge onto US 360
Continue on US 360
Turn right onto US 360 BUS
Turn left onto SR 1005
Turn right onto SR 1007
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38.5 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.3 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amelia Court House, VA than in the middle of the route.
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 38.5 miles and 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Richmond, VA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Amelia Court House, 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 Amelia Court House, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Amelia Court House on Wednesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
86°F
Middletown, MD
19 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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