How far is Richmond, VA from Brandermill, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Brandermill, VA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.47 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.36 mi
21.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.36 mi
Kilometers
21.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.5 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T05:05
Arrive Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Richmond
8.2 mi
00h 14m
To Brandermill
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Brandermill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Brandermill.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 29 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meadow Street

    2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellwood Avenue

    837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

    1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCloy Street

    1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3000 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Charter Colony Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Old Hundred Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brandermill Parkway

    8 m · 1 sec · Brandermill Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Brandermill Parkway

    2479 ft · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

    1535 ft · 46 sec · Millridge Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road

    80 m · 18 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Timber Ridge Road

    113 m · 21 sec · Timber Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Brandermill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Powhite Parkway
10.4 mi · 63%
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
0.96 mi · 6%
Charter Colony Parkway
0.83 mi · 5%
VA 76 Toll South
0.77 mi · 5%
South Old Hundred Road
0.59 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Powhite Parkway

Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

9.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
00h 14m from Richmond
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Brandermill?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Richmond and 8.3 miles from Brandermill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 6.2 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 8 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Brandermill. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brandermill

Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4320900, -77.6497100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Brandermill (-77.64971, 37.43209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.57 $5.14
Premium $4.78 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $5.62 $3.26 $6.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Brandermill. The current time is 05:05:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.