Origin
Bowling Green, VA
Late night in Bowling Green on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, VA to Richmond, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, VA
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Trip Overview
This 40.6-mile drive from Bowling Green, VA, to Richmond, VA, is a straightforward 45-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway time to speak of, making it a relaxed way to cover the short distance. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $7, making it an economical option for a quick hop within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a short segment of a larger Virginia adventure. You won't need an overnight stay; just pack for a few hours on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25.9 mi | 29m |
| Rogers Clark Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Milford Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Meadow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Arthur Ashe Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Robin Hood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on US 301 BUS; VA 2
120 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 619
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VA 207 BUS
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rogers Clark Boulevard
4
Turn right onto VA 207
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Bowling Green Bypass
5
Continue on VA 207
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Rogers Clark Boulevard
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South
7
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 95
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 78
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto VA 161
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
11
Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
12
Continue on North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Meadow Street
13
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Monument Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
15
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Bowling Green, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 619 / Milford Street
Turn left onto SR 619 / Milford Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VA 207 BUS / Rogers Clark Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto VA 207 BUS / Rogers Clark Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Ashland, VA
20 mi in
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
51m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 40.6-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. You'll be navigating through local streets and roadways, which means frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall profile suggests a continuous series of local roads rather than long, open stretches. This kind of route often involves passing through communities and varied terrain, so keep your attention sharp for changing speed limits and intersections.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Rogers Clark Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 619 / Milford Street.
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 51m 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: near the start (SR 619 / Milford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (VA 207 BUS / Rogers Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Richmond, VA
Full guide →Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Richmond has a population of 227,000 (2020) and the adjacent counties of Henrico and Chesterfield combine to create a local population of more than 1.3 million people.
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 51m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (SR 619 / Milford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (VA 207 BUS / Rogers Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — George Washington Birthplace National Monument and 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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