Origin
Richmond, VA
Afternoon in Richmond on Friday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Bellwood, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellwood, VA
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Bellwood, VA covers 11.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Route 1, Downtown Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 11.5 miles, with most of the trip on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near East Byrd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Byrd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Byrd Street
Turn left onto East Byrd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward VA 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward VA 195 East
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward VA 150 North: Chippenham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward VA 150 North: Chippenham Parkway
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 301 South: Route 1, Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 South, US 301 South: Route 1, Peter...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richmond, VA to Bellwood, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Petersburg along the way.
Petersburg
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Route 1 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Franklin Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Belvidere Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pocahontas Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Byrd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Bellwood, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Continue on Monument Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 301
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belvidere Street
5
Turn left onto East Byrd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Byrd Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 195 East
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto VA 195
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
9
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward VA 150 North: Chippenham Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto VA 150
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pocahontas Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 301 South: Route 1, Petersburg
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 1; US 301
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 1; US 301
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 1
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 1; US 301
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bellwood, VA
Afternoon in Bellwood on Friday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
15 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
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 Bellwood, VA covers 11.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Route 1, Downtown Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.80 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Byrd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Richmond, VA to Bellwood, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Petersburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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