How far is Bon Air, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 13m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Charlottesville.
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Start on Rockaway Road
4 m · 6 sec · Rockaway Road
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Turn left onto Buford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Buford Road
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Turn right onto West Huguenot Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Huguenot Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 150 North
1006 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on North Parham Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Parham Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Parham Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Parham Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
857 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
616 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville
1217 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Turn slight right
2312 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Market Street
140 m · 25 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
87 m · 16 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air and Charlottesville.
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 West
Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air and Mostly Clear near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Mineral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bon Air and 37 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Mostly Clear near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mineral.
Ashland
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Culpeper station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).
#1 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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