Origin
Bensley, VA
Afternoon in Bensley on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensley, VA to Richmond, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensley, VA
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Trip Overview
Bensley, VA to Richmond, VA is 8.2 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Richmond Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, characteristic of a local route. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion. It's a straightforward connection between two points, ideal for when you need to get from A to B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Cowardin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Belvidere Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Harrison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond Highway
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensley, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on this road
237 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
306 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn right
444 ft
·
32 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 301
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
5
Continue on US 1; US 301
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond Highway
6
Continue on US 1; US 301
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowardin Avenue
7
Continue on US 1; US 301
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belvidere Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cumberland Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Cherry Street
10
Turn left onto VA 147
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto North Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Harrison Street
12
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Park Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Lombardy Street
14
Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Monument Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
463 ft
·
13 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Cumberland Street
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VA 147 / West Main Street
Turn left onto VA 147 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Harrison Street
Turn right onto North Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Richmond, VA
Afternoon in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
12:12 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
15 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and making several turns rather than cruising on a highway. With only an 11% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on Richmond Highway. As you travel, the road will feel more like a typical urban commute, with traffic lights and intersections playing a significant role in your progress.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Richmond Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Cumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (VA 147 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Richmond Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Cumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (VA 147 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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