How far is Richmond, VA from Woodstock, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Woodstock.
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Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
892 ft · 25 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lombardy Street
2035 ft · 53 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Turn right onto West Leigh Street
3166 ft · 2 min · West Leigh Street
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Turn left onto North Belvidere Street
57 m · 10 sec · North Belvidere Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 64 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
156 m · 8 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
29.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33: West Point
19.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto Gloucester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road
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Turn right onto General Puller Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn right onto Grafton Church Road
1500 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Church Road
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Turn right onto Stormont Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road
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Turn left onto Coachpoint Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road
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Turn left onto Poplar Drive
856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto Hickory Drive
1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive
67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive
1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Woodstock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
29.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Richmond and 32.8 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 53.39 mi (85.92 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodstock
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 37.5406900, -76.4857800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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