Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chamberlayne, VA
Marcella Soáres
Chamberlayne, VA to Richmond, VA is 6.7 miles and takes about 12m via Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Virginia, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll be navigating primarily city and suburban roads for this entire drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop between two points without requiring significant planning or time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Chamberlayne Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wilkinson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Chamberlayne, VA and Richmond, VA.
Start on Wilkinson Road
Turn left onto US 301; VA 2
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto VA 161
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
Turn right onto Hermitage Road
Continue on North Meadow Street
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Richmond
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Chamberlayne on Tuesday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Chamberlayne Road and Hermitage Road before merging onto the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 2.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you transition between these routes.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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