Trip from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

52.6 mi

85 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 12m ★

6 AM

1h 18m

8 AM

1h 30m

10 AM

1h 22m

12 PM

1h 21m

3 PM

1h 23m

5 PM

1h 30m

8 PM

1h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond, VA to Warsaw, VA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond-Tappahannock Highway, Richmond Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Mechanicsville Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mechanicsville Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Lombardy Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Lombardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (Dill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (Dill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Lombardy Street

Enter roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | Dill Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Dill Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Dill Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Dill Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | South Water Lane

At end of road, turn left onto South Water Lane

Navigation decision point

52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mechanicsville Turnpike	13.8 mi	20m
Richmond-Tappahannock Highway	9.1 mi	11m
Richmond Highway	8.9 mi	12m
Richmond Tappahannock Highway	8.4 mi	10m
Queen Street	6.4 mi	9m
West Brookland Park Boulevard	1.5 mi	2m
North Lombardy Street	1.2 mi	2m
Mechanicsville Bypass	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Mechanicsville Turnpike — 13.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

139 ft · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Continue on Monument Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Monument Avenue

Turn right onto North Lombardy Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

Enter roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

87 ft · 1 sec · North Lombardy Street

Continue on North Lombardy Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

Continue on US 1; US 301

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

Turn right onto West Brookland Park Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Brookland Park Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Dill Avenue

149 ft · 5 sec · Dill Avenue

Continue on Dill Avenue

335 ft · 7 sec · Dill Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Dill Avenue

73 ft · 2 sec · Dill Avenue

Continue on Dill Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Dill Avenue

Continue on Dill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dill Road

Turn left onto US 360

2.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike

Continue on US 360

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mechanicsville Bypass

Continue on US 360

12 mi · 17 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 360

8.4 mi · 10 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway

Continue on US 360

9.1 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Tappahannock Highway

Continue on US 360

8.9 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway

Turn right onto Wright Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Wright Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Water Lane

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Water Lane

Turn right onto US 360

6.4 mi · 9 min · Queen Street

Turn left

114 ft · 10 sec

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.3 mi from Richmond, VA · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central Garage, VA

26 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

Mechanicsville, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central Garage, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Warsaw, VA

The final approach into Warsaw, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.23 one way

$16.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$8.99	$17.99
premium	$4.70	$9.74	$19.47
diesel	$5.61	$11.61	$23.23

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

Mechanicsville Turnpike (13.8 mi) $0.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.8	$5.52	$2.52
Efficient EV	13.2	$4.60	$2.10
EV Truck/SUV	21	$7.36	$3.37

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Richmond, VA

Evening in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

7:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, VA

Evening in Warsaw on Thursday

Local time

7:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m 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 Warsaw, VA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond-Tappahannock Highway, Richmond Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.23 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 straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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