Origin
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Wyndham, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyndham, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
Traveling from Richmond to Wyndham is a quick, straightforward journey spanning just 16.9 miles. You can expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your route utilizes a combination of I-64, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and Nuckols Road to navigate through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, this trip is highly economical for those looking to traverse the short distance between these two Virginia locations. Because the drive is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long hours on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Nuckols Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wyndham Park Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wyndham Lake Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Meadow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Wyndham, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Continue on Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Meadow Street
4
Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
5
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
6
Turn right onto VA 161
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 64 West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 64; I 95
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 64
Exit 79
Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 177
Toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 295
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 51A
Toward Nuckols Road North
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Nuckols Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Nuckols Road
14
Turn right onto Wyndham Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wyndham Park Drive
15
Turn right onto Wyndham Lake Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wyndham Lake Drive
16
Turn right onto Old Greenway Drive
130 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Greenway Drive
17
Turn right
411 ft
·
30 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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.
8
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
9
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
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 177
Toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Nuckols Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 51A
Toward Nuckols Road North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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.
Destination
Wyndham, VA
Morning in Wyndham on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
22 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
26m 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?
This mixed drive offers a balance between high-speed interstate travel and local road navigation. You will spend roughly 57% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.2 miles along I-64. The experience shifts from the flow of the interstate to the more controlled pace of Nuckols Road and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway as you approach Wyndham. Expect the transition from major arterial roads to local infrastructure to define the rhythm of your 26-minute commute. Navigating these varied road types keeps the drive engaging despite its short duration.
57% 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: 9.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond, VA and Wyndham, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Nuckols Road North.
Norfolk
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Nuckols Road North
13.5 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 9.2 miles on I 64. 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 Wyndham, 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 1.7 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 2.4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wyndham, 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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