Origin
West Point, VA
Morning in West Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Point, VA to Richmond, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Point, VA
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
This short, 40.1-mile drive from West Point, VA to Richmond, VA will take you about 51 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you can easily fit this into your itinerary without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 94% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily travel on VA 33 and VA 30 before entering Richmond via North Lombardy Street. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Virginia. This drive offers a quick and efficient connection between these two Virginia locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VA 33 | 30.4 mi | 34m |
| VA 30 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| North Lombardy Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Admiral Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marcus-David Peters Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
VA 33
— 30.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto VA 30; VA 33
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
VA 30; VA 33
3
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 33
30 mi
·
34 min
·
VA 33
Toward I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 76A
Toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
314 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chamberlayne Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brook Road
7
Turn left onto Admiral Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Admiral Street
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Lombardy Street
9
Continue on North Lombardy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lombardy Street
10
Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Monument Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
463 ft
·
13 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
12
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
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from West Point, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
VA 33
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 33 toward I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue
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 76A
Toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Chamberlayne Avenue
Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Admiral Street
Turn left onto Admiral Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
North Lombardy Street
Enter roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip, with 94% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 30.4 miles on VA 33, allowing for a consistent pace. The route largely consists of efficient highway travel, making it a straightforward drive. As you approach Richmond, the road will transition from rural highways to more urban arterial streets, culminating on North Lombardy Street.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on VA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on VA 33 and VA 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near VA 33.
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 51m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (VA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (Chamberlayne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 51m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on VA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 7.9 miles (VA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (Chamberlayne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park and 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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