Origin
Woodlake, VA
Evening in Woodlake on Friday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodlake, VA to Richmond, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlake, VA
Daniel Żabiński
Trip Overview
This 19.2-mile drive from Woodlake to Richmond, Virginia, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 31 minutes. With a highway share of 74%, it's a highway-focused journey that feels very direct. Given its short duration and minimal mileage, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, making it an economical option. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout the drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 74% of your drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.5 miles on the Powhite Parkway, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate primarily via Powhite Parkway, Woolridge Road, and Watermill Parkway, which provide a straightforward path. This highway-focused profile means you're looking at a relatively smooth and efficient drive with minimal interruptions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Powhite Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Powhite Parkway and Woolridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 668 / Woolridge Road.
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 16 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 668 / Woolridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 668 / Woolridge Road
Turn right onto SR 668 / Woolridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 652 / Old Hundred Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 652 / Old Hundred Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
VA 146
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Idlewood Avenue
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powhite Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Woolridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Watermill Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Hundred Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Meadow Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lakebluff Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| VA 146 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grayland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Powhite Parkway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlake, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on this road
344 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 3600
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Woodlake Village Parkway
3
Turn right onto SR 4337
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakebluff Parkway
4
Turn right onto SR 4329
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Timber Bluff Parkway
5
Turn right onto SR 668
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Woolridge Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on SR 5583
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Watermill Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto SR 652
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on VA 76
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Sheppard Street
15
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Idlewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Robinson Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grayland Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meadow Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Monument Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
21
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
Richmond, VA
Evening in Richmond on Friday
Local time
7:23 PM
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
17 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
31m 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 Woodlake, VA to Richmond, VA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Powhite Parkway, Woolridge Road, Watermill Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Woodlake, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.00 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 16 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 668 / Woolridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Woodlake, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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