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Trip from Richmond, VA to Newington, VA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

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Newington, VA

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Trip Overview

This 90.6-mile drive from Richmond, VA to Newington, VA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 47 minutes. Given its relatively short duration and the fact that it's a single-day trip, this route is ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, making it an economical option. The route primarily utilizes major highways, offering a consistent driving experience as you travel within the Southeast region of Virginia. It's a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently.

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

45.3 miles from Richmond, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that is 96% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads like I-95 and the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53.1 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, so be prepared for sustained highway travel. While the profile is highway-focused, you will also navigate segments on Hermitage Road, which may offer a slight change of pace before returning to faster thoroughfares. Overall, this route prioritizes efficiency over varied scenery.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 53.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 90.6 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 1.7 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 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
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.
8
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
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward VA 286 South: Newington, Fort Belvoir

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 166A Toward VA 286 South: Newington, Fort Belvoir
6
90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | SR 877 / Newington Road

Turn right onto SR 877 / Newington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 53.1 mi 58m
I 95 33.9 mi 39m
Hermitage Road 1.1 mi 2m
North Meadow Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Newington Road 0.2 mi <1m
Robin Hood Road 0.2 mi <1m
Loisdale Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 53.1 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

525 ft · 14 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
2

Continue on Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Monument Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Meadow Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Meadow Street
4

Continue on Hermitage Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hermitage Road
5

Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
6

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 64 West Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 64; I 95

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

53 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 95

32 mi · 38 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 166A Toward VA 286 South: Newington, Fort Belvoir Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on SR 877

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loisdale Road
15

Turn right onto SR 877

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Newington Road
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right

89 ft · 9 sec
17

Turn right

139 ft · 11 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 47-minute drive, departing early in the morning is recommended to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Northern Virginia area. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can maintain a consistent pace, but be aware that the longest stretch without a turn is over 53 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you begin or during any brief exits. Given the relatively short distance of 90.6 miles, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure time. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the I-95 corridor, as it can experience congestion during peak hours.

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 45.3 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 53m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 90.6 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 53.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.3 mi from Richmond, VA · 53m into the drive

town in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Plata, MD

45 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newington, VA

The final approach into Newington, 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 Newington, VA.

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

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.17 one way

$28.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.49 $30.98
premium $4.70 $16.77 $33.54
diesel $5.61 $20.00 $40.01

Estimated Tolls: $3.69

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (52.8 mi) $3.69

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

$14

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 13 hours ago

Origin

Richmond, VA

Morning in Richmond on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

SW 3 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Newington, VA

Morning in Newington on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

La Plata, MD

45 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

20 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 47m 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 Newington, VA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Hermitage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $14.17 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 90.6 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.
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 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richmond, VA to Newington, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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