Richmond, VA

united states

Richmond, Virginia's capital, sits along the James River about 100 miles south of Washington DC via I-95. The city connects to Virginia Beach through I-64 east and Charlottesville via I-64 west, while I-295 bypasses downtown traffic. Popular local drives include Short Pump shopping areas and historic James River plantations on Route 5. Richmond International Airport is 10 miles southeast via I-64, and EV charging stations are available at major shopping centers and interstate stops. The downtown area still follows its original 1737 street grid with 25 numbered cross streets.