If you are planning a trip from Woodstock to Richmond, expect a straightforward 65.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within Virginia's Southeast region, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Because there are no formal stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go. Keep in mind that this is a turn-heavy local drive, so it will require more active attention than a standard interstate commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Woodstock, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
VA 33
30.4 mi
34m
Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
18.6 mi
27m
General Puller Highway
8.5 mi
12m
George Washington Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Coachpoint Road
1.2 mi
4m
Stormont Road
0.8 mi
2m
Gloucester Road
0.8 mi
1m
Tidewater Trail
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
VA 33
— 30.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on Lakeside Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·Lakeside Drive
2
Turn right onto Shore Drive
0.2 mi·44 sec·Shore Drive
3
Turn straight onto Plum Drive
219 ft·10 sec·Plum Drive
4
Turn right onto Hickory Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hickory Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Poplar Drive
0.2 mi·39 sec·Poplar Drive
6
Turn right onto SR 690
1.2 mi·4 min·Coachpoint Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto SR 629
0.8 mi·2 min·Stormont Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 707
0.3 mi·45 sec·Grafton Church Road
9
Turn left onto VA 3; VA 33
8.5 mi·12 min·General Puller Highway
10
Turn left onto US 17 BUS; VA 33
0.8 mi·1 min·Gloucester Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 17; VA 33
0.8 mi·1 min·Tidewater Trail
12
Continue on US 17; VA 33
1.6 mi·2 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
13
Turn right onto VA 33
19 mi·27 min·Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 33
30 mi·34 min·VA 33
Toward I 64 West, VA 33 West: RichmondUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 76AToward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
314 ft·10 sec·Chamberlayne Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Brook Road
18
Turn left onto Admiral Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Admiral Street
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
138 ft·3 sec·North Lombardy Street
20
Continue on North Lombardy Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Lombardy Street
21
Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Monument Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
463 ft·13 sec·Marcus-David Peters Circle
23
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of scheduling freedom to leave whenever suits your itinerary best. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, plan to stay alert and factor in extra time if you are not accustomed to navigating non-highway routes. You won't need to worry about complex fuel planning, as $10 covers your basic needs for the 65.5-mile trek. Because there are no designated stops, ensure your vehicle is ready for the full duration before you head out from Woodstock. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before departure to handle the winding nature of these local roads comfortably.
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 32.8 miles from Woodstock, VA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 14 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 54m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodstock, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodstock, VA
This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Woodstock, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on VA 33 for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 63.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|Poplar Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Poplar Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip|~9m in|SR 707 / Grafton Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 707 / Grafton Church Road
Navigation decision point
8
33.3 mi into trip|~55m 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
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Chamberlayne Avenue
Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.20
$22.40
premium
$4.70
$12.12
$24.25
diesel
$5.61
$14.46
$28.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.88
$3.14
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.73
$2.62
EV Truck/SUV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 20, 2026
Origin
Woodstock, VA
Late night
in Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, VA
Late night
in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
West Point, VA
33 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
$15
near mile 20.3
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 58.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous highway cruising; this route is defined by its turn-heavy local character. You will navigate primarily via Shore Drive, Plum Drive, and Hickory Drive throughout the entire duration. With a 0% highway share, you won't experience any high-speed, multi-lane stretches. Since the longest stretch on Shore Drive is 0 miles, you should be prepared for constant changes in direction and pace. Expect a technical drive where you stay engaged with the road rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Poplar Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 65.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.6 miles (Poplar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 707 / Grafton Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (VA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 30.4 miles on VA 33. 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 0.6 miles (Poplar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 707 / Grafton Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (VA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
