Trip from Richmond, VA to Hollymead, VA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 64, Seminole Trail, U.S. 250 Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 37.5 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 $11.73 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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Richmond, VA to Hollymead, VA?

The route from Richmond, VA to Hollymead, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Richmond, VA to Hollymead, VA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield and Shenandoah National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

75 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

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

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Hollymead, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond, VA to Hollymead, VA covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Seminole Trail, U.S. 250 Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 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.

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Richmond, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 75 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Seminole Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.6 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 62.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Seminole Trail. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Meadow Street.

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 75 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (North Meadow Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Meadow Street

Turn right onto North Meadow Street

Navigation decision point

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

74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | SR 1520 / Hollymead Drive

At end of road, turn right onto SR 1520 / Hollymead Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	62.6 mi	1h 9m
Seminole Trail	4.6 mi	8m
U.S. 250 Bypass	2.1 mi	4m
Richmond Road	1.8 mi	3m
Hermitage Road	1.1 mi	2m
Hollymead Drive	0.5 mi	1m
Hydraulic Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 62.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Hollymead, 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

63 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 64

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

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward US 250

Merge onto US 250

1.8 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road

Continue on US 250; VA 20

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Long Street

Continue on US 250

2.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. 250 Bypass

Turn right onto SR 743

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hydraulic Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 743

94 ft · 2 sec · Hydraulic Road

Continue on SR 743

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hydraulic Road

Turn right onto US 29

4.6 mi · 8 min · Seminole Trail

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 1520

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Hollymead Drive

At end of road, turn right onto SR 1520

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Hollymead Drive

Turn left onto SR 1523

128 ft · 5 sec · Goldentree Place

Arrive at destination

SR 1523

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.6 miles.

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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollymead, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Richmond, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Richmond, VA

This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Richmond, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 62.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.5 mi from Richmond, VA · 44m into the drive

town in Louisa County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisa, VA

38 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

Wyndham, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisa, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.6 miles.

Arriving in Hollymead, VA

The final approach into Hollymead, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free

Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed

View on nps.gov

Shenandoah National Park

National Park

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $30 near mile 75

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.73 one way

$23.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$12.82	$25.65
premium	$4.70	$13.88	$27.76
diesel	$5.61	$16.56	$33.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
Efficient EV	18.8	$6.56	$3.00
EV Truck/SUV	30	$10.50	$4.80

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Richmond, VA

Evening in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollymead, VA

Evening in Hollymead on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 7 to 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

67°F

Louisa, VA

38 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 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

1h 34m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Richmond, VA to Hollymead, VA covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Seminole Trail, U.S. 250 Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.5 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 $11.73 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.