Trip from Richmond, VA to Huntington, 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

1h 59m

Distance

100 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

2h 0m

8 AM

2h 17m

10 AM

2h 6m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 7m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 55m

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

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Huntington, VA

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Trip Overview

This 100-mile drive from Richmond, VA, to Huntington, VA, is easily manageable in under two hours, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 95% of the journey on major roads like the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I-95. You'll be spending about $16 on fuel for this trip, which is quite economical. Since it's a straightforward drive with no designated stops, you have plenty of flexibility. Both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50 miles from Richmond, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	53.1 mi	58m
I 95	42.1 mi	50m
Hermitage Road	1.1 mi	2m
Huntington Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Capital Beltway (Local)	0.5 mi	<1m
North Meadow Street	0.2 mi	<1m
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Robin Hood Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 53.1 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

525 ft · 14 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Continue on Monument Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Monument Avenue

Turn right onto North Meadow Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Meadow Street

Continue on Hermitage Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hermitage Road

Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 64 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 64; I 95

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

53 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

5.5 mi · 7 min · I 95

Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 176A Toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward Huntington Avenue

Turn straight onto SR 1332

0.6 mi · 1 min · Huntington Avenue

Turn right onto Blaine Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Blaine Drive

Turn right onto Fairview Terrace

13 ft · 0 sec · Fairview Terrace

Arrive at destination

Fairview Terrace

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under two hours, this trip offers significant flexibility in departure time. You won't need to break this 100-mile journey into multiple days. Given the short drive and highway-centric nature, planning for one fuel stop might be all you need, and the estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $16. Pay attention to the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike segment, as it's your longest stretch of continuous driving and a good point to assess your need for a brief rest stop.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Richmond, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Richmond, VA

This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Richmond, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 53.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Stafford County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stafford, VA

50 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

Glen Allen, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fredericksburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h in / 1h to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+15409934252

Visit website

Curbside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.6 mi

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.8 mi

Best coffee break

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

1.2 mi

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

1 mi

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+15409934252

Visit website

Curbside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18043557008

Visit website

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18046491042

Visit website

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15408917300

Visit website

Bamboo Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+18043531609

Visit website

Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18043555282

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+15407107025

Visit website

Amuse Restaurant VMFA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18043401580

Visit website

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18048161419

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Cameron Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17032128211

Visit website

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15404264142

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

+18047888000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ruther Glen, Virginia

Science Museum of Virginia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+18048641400

Visit website

LEGO® Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Springfield, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15715064322

Visit website

Rage RVA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 1–8 pm

+18043093410

Visit website

The Cask Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18043552402

Visit website

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17036832007

Visit website

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15712720095

Visit website

Mount Vernon Trail

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17032892500

Visit website

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18045259000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 98.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Turn right onto VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 95 North, I 64 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 North, I 64 West

92.7 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore

98.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local) toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95, I 495: Alexandria

98.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road

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 176A Toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.64 one way

$31.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$17.10	$34.20
premium	$4.70	$18.51	$37.02
diesel	$5.61	$22.08	$44.16

Estimated Tolls: $3.69

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (52.8 mi) $3.69

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30	$10.50	$4.80
Efficient EV	25	$8.75	$4.00
EV Truck/SUV	40	$14.00	$6.40

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Richmond, VA

Late night in Richmond on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, VA

Late night in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Stafford, VA

50 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

1h 59m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free

Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this trip, as 95% of the route utilizes major interstates and turnpikes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 53.1 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, offering a good period of consistent travel. While primarily highway driving, you will navigate segments on Hermitage Road as well. The drive's character remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 53.1 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.7 miles (VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 1h 59m. Total distance: 100 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.1 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.69 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 Huntington, 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.

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 Huntington, 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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Trip from Richmond, VA to Huntington, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

Harrison Street Cafe

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

Curbside Cafe

821 Cafe

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Bamboo Cafe

Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Amuse Restaurant VMFA

Harrison Street Cafe

Cafe Synai

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

Dubai Girls Cafe

Cameron Cafe

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

Curitiba Art Cafe

Autumn's Catering & Cafe

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

2 stars hotel

Science Museum of Virginia

LEGO® Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

Rage RVA

The Cask Cafe

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Mount Vernon Trail

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Richmond, VA

Huntington, VA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 59m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Petersburg National Battlefield

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Richmond, VA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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