Origin
Weber City, VA
Morning in Weber City on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weber City, VA to Richmond, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weber City, VA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 53.4 miles through the Southeast region of Virginia, this route connects Weber City to Richmond in approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the journey. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, your travel time will depend heavily on local traffic conditions. It is a practical, quick transition between these two points that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| River Road West | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| Fairground Road | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East River Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| James Madison Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Broad Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Beltline Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weber City, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 15
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Madison Highway
3
Turn straight onto VA 6
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
4
Continue on VA 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Street
5
Continue on VA 6
16 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road West
6
Turn left onto US 522
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sandy Hook Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 632
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairground Road
8
Continue on SR 632
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Fairground Road
9
Turn right onto US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street Road
10
Turn left onto SR 617
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Oilville Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
12
Merge onto I 64
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 195 South
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 195
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beltline Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Hamilton Street
18
Turn left onto US 33; US 250
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Allen Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
274 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
21
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Weber City, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 24.6 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 632 / Fairground Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 632 / Fairground Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
8
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 195 South
7
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton St...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
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 15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via James Madison Highway, East River Road, and Saint James Street. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed pavement, you should prepare for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience. The personality of this trip is defined by its constant shifts in direction, requiring your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate local thoroughfares.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near SR 632 / Fairground Road.
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 53.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 24.6 miles (SR 632 / Fairground Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 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 Richmond, 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 24.6 miles (SR 632 / Fairground Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, 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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