Origin
Ettrick, VA
Late night in Ettrick on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ettrick, 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
36m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ettrick, VA
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Ettrick, VA to Richmond, VA is 25.9 miles and takes about 36m via Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, making it a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a drive that is primarily highway, so it's a quick and efficient way to get from Ettrick to Richmond. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or a quick leg of a larger journey, offering minimal time commitment for the miles covered.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Downtown Expressway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Westover Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Meadow Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Conduit Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dupuy Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ettrick, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on East River Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East River Road
2
Turn left onto SR 1107
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East River Road
3
Continue on SR 1107
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dupuy Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 301
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto East Westover Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Westover Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Conduit Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Conduit Road
7
Turn left onto VA 144
225 ft
·
10 sec
·
Temple Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 North: Richmond
9
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 74A
Toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on VA 195
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
373 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Meadow Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meadow Street
16
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Monument Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
18
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1; US 301 / Boulevard
Turn left onto US 1; US 301 / Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 74A
Toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street
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 Cash Toll, Meadow Street
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Meadow Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Meadow Street
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(19.4 mi)
$1.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
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
2 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
36m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads like the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and the Downtown Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 19.4 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The profile suggests a generally fast-moving drive, transitioning from the Turnpike to the Expressway as you approach Richmond. This means you'll encounter more traffic and potentially faster speeds typical of urban corridor highways.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and Downtown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 1; US 301 / Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 1; US 301 / Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Ettrick, VA to Richmond, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Cash Toll along the way.
Cash Toll
24.6 mi in
|
~33m
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 36m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.36 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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 1.2 miles (US 1; US 301 / Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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