Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passapatanzy, VA
Eric Joseph
The drive from Richmond, VA to Passapatanzy, VA covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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, White Oak Road, Lafayette Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 63.8 miles, with most of the trip on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and White Oak Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.3 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and White Oak Road. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 95 North, I 64 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Fredericksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto VA 3 BUS / Kings Highway toward VA 3 West Business, Fredericksburg
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.
On the drive from Richmond, VA to Passapatanzy, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
Fredericksburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 47.3 mi | 52m |
| White Oak Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Lafayette Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Ferry Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Blue and Gray Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Caledon Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Patriot Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Passapatanzy, VA.
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
Continue on Monument Avenue
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
Continue on Hermitage Road
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
Turn right onto VA 161
Turn left
Merge onto I 64; I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 1
Turn slight right onto US 1 BUS
Enter roundabout onto US 1 BUS
Continue on US 1 BUS
Turn right onto VA 3
Take the exit
Turn left onto VA 3 BUS
Turn right onto SR 606
Turn right onto VA 218
Continue on VA 218
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Richmond, VA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Passapatanzy, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Passapatanzy on Thursday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
79°F
Fredericksburg, VA
32 mi in
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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