How far is Woodstock, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Richmond, VA is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.55 mi
01h 18m
Flight
53.39 mi
85.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.39 mi
Kilometers
85.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.55 mi
Kilometers
105.49 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-06-01T11:48
Arrive Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Woodstock
32.7 mi
00h 39m
To Richmond
32.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grafton Church Road

    1500 ft · 45 sec · Grafton Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto General Puller Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · General Puller Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gloucester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tidewater Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue

    691 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue

    96 m · 13 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Brook Road

    3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Admiral Street

    963 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street

    42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue

    728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    141 m · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
30.4 mi · 46%
Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 28%
General Puller Highway
8.45 mi · 13%
George Washington Memorial Highway
1.56 mi · 2%
Coachpoint Road
1.19 mi · 2%
Stormont Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 39m from Woodstock
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 Woodstock and 32.8 miles from Richmond.

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 12.2 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 3:54 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 Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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 West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 53.39 mi (85.92 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeside Drive (-76.488547, 37.539054)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Richmond. The current time is 11:48:41.

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.