Origin
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Prince George, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prince George, VA
R. Fera
Trip Overview
Richmond, VA to Prince George, VA is 29.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and covers a fairly mixed drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit between the two Virginia locations. You'll spend less than an hour on the road, making it perfect for a day trip or an easy connection to your next destination without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 12.9 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. As you progress, the drive transitions from these main arteries to local roads like West Hundred Road, providing a varied feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 14 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 61A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
8
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward VA 36 West: Fort Lee, Petersburg
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 9B
Toward VA 36 West: Fort Lee, Petersburg
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 Prince George, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Petersburg along the way.
Petersburg
25 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| West Hundred Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Jefferson Park Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Downtown Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Courthouse Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Franklin Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Allin Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Prince George, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 61A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on VA 10
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Hundred Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
13
Merge onto I 295
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 9B
Toward VA 36 West: Fort Lee, Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto VA 36
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Turn left onto SR 630
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Park Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 634
169 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allin Road
18
Continue on SR 634
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allin Road
19
Enter roundabout onto VA 106
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Courthouse Road
20
Continue on VA 106
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Courthouse Road
21
Arrive at destination
VA 106
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(12.9 mi)
$0.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Prince George, VA
Morning in Prince George on Friday
Local time
11:02 AM
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
43m 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 Prince George, VA covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, West Hundred Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 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 $4.63 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 14 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 Prince George, 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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