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Trip from Richmond, VA to Brandermill, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

16.5 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Brandermill, VA

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Trip Overview

This quick 16.5-mile drive from Richmond to Brandermill in Virginia's Southeast region should take you about 28 minutes. With a highway share of 82%, it's a very direct trip, making it ideal for a single day. You can expect the fuel to cost around $3, which is quite reasonable for this short distance. The route is focused on efficient travel, so if you're looking for a straightforward journey with minimal fuss, this is a good option. It's a practical choice for a quick transfer between these two nearby locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Powhite Parkway 10.4 mi 13m
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway) 1 mi 1m
Charter Colony Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
South Old Hundred Road 0.6 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
VA 146 0.6 mi <1m
Brandermill Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
North Meadow Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Powhite Parkway — 10.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Brandermill, VA.

1

Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

525 ft · 14 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
2

Continue on Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Monument Avenue
3

Turn left onto North Meadow Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Meadow Street
4

Turn right onto VA 147

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Continue on VA 147

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Ellwood Avenue
6

Turn left onto South Sheppard Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Sheppard Street
7

Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Parkwood Avenue
8

Turn left onto McCloy Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · McCloy Street
9

Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

30 ft · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward VA 76 Toll South
11

Merge onto VA 146

0.6 mi · 46 sec · VA 146
12

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
14

Merge onto VA 76

9.4 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway
15

Turn left onto SR 754

0.8 mi · 1 min · Charter Colony Parkway
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on SR 754

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17

Enter roundabout onto SR 1921

25 ft · 0 sec · Brandermill Parkway
18

Continue on SR 1921

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway
19

Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Millridge Parkway
20

Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road

263 ft · 17 sec · East Timber Ridge Road
21

Turn left onto SR 1883

370 ft · 20 sec · Timber Ridge Road
22

Turn left

112 ft · 8 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | Parkwood Avenue

Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | McCloy Street

Turn left onto McCloy Street

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Maplewood Avenue

Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Merge onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | East Timber Ridge Road

Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.58 one way

$5.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.82 $5.64
premium $4.70 $3.05 $6.11
diesel $5.61 $3.64 $7.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Richmond, VA

Morning in Richmond on Tuesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

SW 3 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 9:10AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:55AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Brandermill, VA

Morning in Brandermill on Tuesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

21 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

28m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 82% of your mileage on main roads like Powhite Parkway and Charter Colony Parkway. The road's personality is geared towards efficiency, not necessarily scenic vistas. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on the Powhite Parkway, indicating a consistent flow for much of the journey. This route is designed for getting you to your destination quickly, rather than offering a winding or varied driving experience.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Powhite Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Powhite Parkway and E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Parkwood Avenue.

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 17 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Parkwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (McCloy Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting 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 28m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Powhite Parkway. 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 Brandermill, 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 1.6 miles (Parkwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (McCloy Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brandermill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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