Origin
Berryville, VA
Late night in Berryville on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berryville, 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
2h 55m
Distance
129.8 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berryville, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Berryville, VA to Richmond, VA is 130 miles and takes about 3 hours via US 17, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey for a single-day trip. You'll primarily follow US 17, also known as James Madison Highway, for much of the way. With 67% of the drive on highways, it's a route focused on efficient travel, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.9 miles from Berryville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 87.2 mi | 1h 47m |
| James Madison Highway | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Winchester Road | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| John Singleton Mosby Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Eastern Bypass | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Bishop Meade Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Lord Fairfax Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 87.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
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3 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
172 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto US 340
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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North Buckmarsh Street
4
Continue on US 340
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lord Fairfax Highway
5
Turn left onto VA 255
140 ft
·
3 sec
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Bishop Meade Highway
6
Continue on VA 255
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Bishop Meade Road
7
Continue on VA 255
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Bishop Meade Highway
8
At end of road, turn left onto VA 255
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Bishop Meade Road
9
Continue on VA 255
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bishop Meade Road
10
Turn left onto US 17; US 50
6.5 mi
·
9 min
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John Singleton Mosby Highway
11
Turn right onto US 17
7.8 mi
·
13 min
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Winchester Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17; VA 55
5.0 mi
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5 min
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US 17; VA 55
Toward I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 17
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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US 17
Toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 17
15
Merge onto US 17
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Winchester Road
16
Continue on US 17
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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James Madison Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Eastern Bypass
Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
James Madison Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
27 mi
·
39 min
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US 17
Toward US 17 South
20
Take the exit onto US 17
55 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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US 17
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 78
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto VA 161
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Robin Hood Road
24
Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Hermitage Road
25
Continue on North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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North Meadow Street
26
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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Monument Avenue
27
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
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2 sec
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Marcus-David Peters Circle
28
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 55-minute drive time and 130-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. To make the most of it, consider leaving Berryville in the morning to arrive in Richmond with plenty of time. The longest stretch without needing to navigate significant changes is 87.2 miles on US 17, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $20, this is an economical and straightforward journey where you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.9 miles from Berryville, VA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berryville, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berryville, VA
This is one driving day of about 129.8 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Berryville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 87.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Berryville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
21.7 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 17; VA 55
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17; VA 55 toward I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Mars...
7
35.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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US 17 / Eastern Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / Eastern Bypass toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
7
72.7 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
|
US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
7
127.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 78
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.30 one way
$40.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.19 | $44.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Late night in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 9
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
$20
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the mileage on faster roads like US 17. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 87.2 miles on US 17, which means fewer turns and a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the main roads like US 17 and Winchester Road are your primary companions, expect a driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently rather than winding through picturesque backroads. It's a route designed for steady progress.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.2 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and James Madison Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 129.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (US 17; VA 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 miles (US 17 / Eastern Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Berryville, VA to Richmond, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
Fredericksburg
21.7 mi in
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~36m
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via US 17; VA 55
About the Cities
Starting in Berryville, VA
Full guide →Berryville is located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 129.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.2 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (US 17; VA 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 miles (US 17 / Eastern Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Petersburg National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). 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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