Origin
Richmond, VA
Late night in Richmond on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Windsor, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, VA
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Trip Overview
This short 18.9-mile drive from Richmond, VA, to Windsor, VA, is easily manageable in just about 28 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route focuses heavily on highway travel, with 78% of the journey on interstates or major roadways. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, offering a straightforward commute rather than an extensive exploration. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 78% of the drive utilizing major roads like I-64. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.7 miles on I-64, indicating a consistent, faster-paced journey for a significant portion. While the majority is highway, you will transition to local roads like Pocahontas Trail and West Leigh Street as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for quick transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
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.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Pocahontas Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South, I 64 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, I 64 East: Petersburg, Norfo...
9
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
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 205
Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge,...
9
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 33 West: New Kent Airport, Bottoms Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 33 West: New Kent Airport, Bottoms Br...
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
White Oak Road
Turn left onto White Oak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond, VA and Windsor, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Quinton.
Norfolk
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Quinton
16.3 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| Pocahontas Trail | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Leigh Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stockholm Drive | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| North Lombardy Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Williamsburg Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 14.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Windsor, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Continue on Monument Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Lombardy Street
4
Turn right onto West Leigh Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Leigh Street
5
Turn left onto US 1; US 301
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Belvidere Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 64 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
7
Merge onto I 64; I 95
511 ft
·
8 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 64
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 205
Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 33 West: New Kent Airport, Bottoms Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto VA 33
503 ft
·
9 sec
·
New Kent Highway
12
Turn right onto US 60; VA 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocahontas Trail
13
Continue on US 60; VA 33
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Williamsburg Road
14
Turn left onto White Oak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Oak Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockholm Drive
16
Turn left onto Rasmussen Drive
506 ft
·
27 sec
·
Rasmussen Drive
17
Turn left onto Gaardahl Drive
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gaardahl Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Gaardahl Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Windsor, VA
Late night in Windsor on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Windsor, VA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Pocahontas Trail, West Leigh Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 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 $2.96 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 11 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Richmond, VA and Windsor, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Quinton.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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