Royston to Richmond

• I-95 Traffic

  The stretch between Petersburg and Richmond can be congested.
• Rest Stops

  Use the Virginia Welcome Center on I-95 for maps and info.
• Dining

  Try the local Southern cuisine in the Shockoe Slip district.
• Navigation

  Use real-time traffic apps to avoid accidents on I-95.
• Parking

  Downtown Richmond has ample parking garages.

• Speeding

  Virginia has strict speeding laws; use cruise control.
• Weather

  Be prepared for sudden rain showers in the afternoon.
• Vehicle Check

  Check your tires before the long drive.
• Fatigue

  Take a 15-minute break every 3 hours.

• Is there a train?
  Amtrak serves Richmond, but no direct rail from Royston.
• How long is the drive?
  It takes about 8 hours of driving time.
• Is I-95 safe?
  Yes, but it is a very busy interstate highway.
• What is the best route?
  I-85 North to I-95 North is the standard route.
• Are there tolls?
  Some sections of I-95 in Virginia have express lanes.

• From Royston, Georgia, United States
• To Richmond, Virginia, United States
• Modes

Spring for the blooming gardens or Autumn for the crisp air.