Trip from Richmond, VA to Nellysford, 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 58m

Distance

98.3 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 53m

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

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Nellysford, VA

Guilherme Simão

Trip Overview

This 98.3-mile drive from Richmond, VA to Nellysford, VA will take you about 1 hour and 58 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The majority of your journey, 86%, will be on highways, primarily I 64, followed by Rockfish Valley Highway and Rockfish Gap Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Since it's a relatively short drive with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready and enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.2 miles from Richmond, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	79.5 mi	1h 28m
Rockfish Valley Highway	8.8 mi	13m
Rockfish Gap Turnpike	4.8 mi	6m
Critzer Shop Road	2.6 mi	3m
Hermitage Road	1.1 mi	2m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	0.3 mi	<1m
North Meadow Street	0.2 mi	<1m
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 79.5 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Nellysford, 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 right at fork onto I 64

80 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 64

Exit 79 Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

Turn left onto US 250

4.8 mi · 6 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto Critzer Shop Road

190 ft · 7 sec · Critzer Shop Road

Continue on Critzer Shop Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Critzer Shop Road

Continue on VA 6; VA 151

8.8 mi · 13 min · Rockfish Valley Highway

Arrive at destination

VA 151

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 58-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart Richmond at your leisure, as there are no specific timing requirements or recommended stops. The longest stretch without a break is 79.5 miles on I 64, so consider a quick pit stop before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $15 for the entire 98.3 miles. Enjoy the straightforward journey to Nellysford.

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 49.2 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 49.2 miles or 57m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nellysford, 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 98.3 miles and 1h 58m.

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 I 64 for about 79.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Louisa County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisa, VA

49 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

Wyndham, VA

Fuel and coffee

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

Louisa, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.

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

Curbside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18043557008

Visit website

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.8 mi

Bamboo 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

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

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

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

Tarrant's Cafe Downtown

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042250035

Visit website

Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+18046483225

Visit website

Cafe Rustika

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18042258811

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

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Charlottesville, Virginia

+14349848000

Visit website

Little Mod Hotel

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Charlottesville, Virginia

+14344433207

Visit website

The Jeff Hotel

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Charlottesville, Virginia

+14349797264

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ICA Shop + Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18048282823

Visit website

Byrd Park Pump House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

+18046465733

Visit website

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Henrico, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18042629887

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 81.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Meadow Street

Turn right onto North Meadow Street

Navigation decision point

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

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 79 Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.37 one way

$30.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$16.81	$33.62
premium	$4.70	$18.19	$36.39
diesel	$5.61	$21.70	$43.41

Estimated Tolls: $0.33

Rockfish Gap Turnpike (4.8 mi) $0.33

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.5	$10.32	$4.72
Efficient EV	24.6	$8.60	$3.93
EV Truck/SUV	39.3	$13.76	$6.29

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

SW 3 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Nellysford, VA

Morning in Nellysford on Tuesday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Louisa, VA

49 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

15 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 58m 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.

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 drive for most of this 98.3-mile trip, with 86% of the route being on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 79.5 miles on I 64, providing a period of consistent speed and straightforward navigation. As you transition to Rockfish Valley Highway and Rockfish Gap Turnpike, the character may shift, though the highway focus generally continues. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, winding roads.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 79.5 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Rockfish Valley Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Meadow Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 58m 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 0.2 miles (North Meadow Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

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 Nellysford, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yancey Mills along the way.

Yancey Mills

81.9 mi in | ~1h 33m

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 58m. Total distance: 98.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.33 in tolls one way, starting with Rockfish Gap 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. 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 Nellysford, 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 Nellysford, 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

Curbside Cafe

Harrison Street Cafe

Curbside Cafe

821 Cafe

Bamboo Cafe

Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse

Amuse Restaurant VMFA

Tarrant's Cafe Downtown

Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar

Cafe Rustika

Harrison Street Cafe

Cafe Synai

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

Autumn's Catering & Cafe

Dragon Treats Dessert Cafe

Passport Cafe

Royal Bazaar Cafe

Corner Bakery

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel

Little Mod Hotel

The Jeff Hotel

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel

Science Museum of Virginia

Rage RVA

The Cask Cafe

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

ICA Shop + Cafe

Byrd Park Pump House

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Richmond, VA

Nellysford, VA

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 58m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Petersburg National Battlefield

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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?

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?

How this page is built

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