Origin
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Blackstone, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackstone, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Richmond to Blackstone, you are in for a straightforward journey covering approximately 62.8 miles. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel for this local trip, which fits easily into a single day of travel. Since the entire route is within the Southeast region of Virginia, you will notice a consistent local character throughout the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical way to bridge the gap between these two cities. Because the drive is short, there is no need for an overnight split, making it a perfect candidate for a quick morning departure or an afternoon excursion. This route is ideal for those who prefer avoiding high-speed interstates in favor of a more grounded, local transit experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 28.9 mi | 36m |
| New Cox Road | 23 mi | 26m |
| East Colonial Trail Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Cox Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Airport Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Franklin Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 28.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Blackstone, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Continue on Monument Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 301
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belvidere Street
5
Turn left onto East Byrd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Byrd Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 195 East
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto VA 195
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
9
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
28 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Exit 51
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 460
Exit 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
13
Continue on US 460
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
14
Continue on US 460
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
15
Turn left onto US 460 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cox Road
16
Continue on US 460 Business
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto East Broad Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broad Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Richmond, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Byrd Street
Turn left onto East Byrd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward VA 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward VA 195 East
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 85 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.02
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(22.2 mi)
$1.56
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Blackstone, VA
Morning in Blackstone on Sunday
Local time
11:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major highways entirely, as this route maintains a zero percent highway share. You will navigate through city streets like Monument Avenue, West Franklin Street, and North Belvidere Street as you transition out of Richmond. Because the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace. The driving experience is defined by these technical turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. This approach offers a different perspective on the landscape compared to a standard interstate commute, requiring your full attention as you navigate the local transit path toward Blackstone.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 East Byrd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Byrd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Richmond, VA to Blackstone, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynchburg along the way.
Lynchburg
31.4 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 460
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.02 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.
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 Blackstone, 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 (East Byrd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Blackstone, 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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