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Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
170.6 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
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.
Henry Fork, VA
Tara Winstead
The drive from Richmond, VA to Henry Fork, VA covers 170.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anderson Highway, Richmond Highway, Booker T Washington Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on Anderson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.3 miles from Richmond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 170.6 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 24 significant decision points across 170.6 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Take the exit toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto VA 24 toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Highway | 36.7 mi | 48m |
| Richmond Highway | 28.9 mi | 35m |
| Booker T Washington Highway | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| Moneta Road | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Old Courthouse Road | 10 mi | 11m |
| Midlothian Turnpike | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| Mount Rush Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Henry Fork, 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
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Turn slight left onto VA 24
Continue on VA 24
Take the exit onto VA 24
Merge onto US 460; VA 24
Continue on US 460
Take the exit onto VA 122
Turn left onto VA 122
Continue on VA 122
Continue on VA 122
Continue on VA 122
Enter roundabout onto VA 122
Continue on VA 122
Turn right onto VA 40
Turn left
Merge onto US 220
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 674
Turn right onto Bowles Drive
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henry Fork, 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 170.6 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Richmond, VA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Henry Fork, 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 Henry Fork, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.68 one way
$53.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.67 | $75.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.93 | $6.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Henry Fork on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
86°F
Middletown, MD
85 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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