Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlake, VA
Daniel Żabiński
This straightforward 19.4-mile drive from Richmond to Woodlake, Virginia, should take you about 32 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for a single day. The route primarily uses Powhite Parkway, Woolridge Road, and Watermill Parkway, offering a highway-focused experience. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it's perfectly manageable in a single day. Both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this brief journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powhite Parkway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Woolridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Watermill Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Hundred Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway) | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| VA 146 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lakebluff Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Woodlake, VA.
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
Continue on Monument Avenue
Turn left onto North Meadow Street
Turn right onto VA 147
Continue on VA 147
Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
Turn left onto McCloy Street
Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto VA 146
Merge onto VA 76
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
Merge onto VA 76
Continue on VA 76
Turn left onto SR 5583
Continue on SR 668
Turn left onto SR 4329
At end of road, turn left onto SR 4337
At end of road, turn left onto SR 3600
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto McCloy Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 5583 / Watermill Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Woodlake on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a drive that's largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey utilizing these faster roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on Powhite Parkway, allowing for a consistent pace. The primary roads, including Powhite Parkway, Woolridge Road, and Watermill Parkway, will guide you efficiently toward your destination. This route is designed for direct travel, prioritizing speed and ease of navigation over varied scenery.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Powhite Parkway and Woolridge Road. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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