How far is Buckhall, VA from Charlottesville, VA?

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
87.59 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.58 mi
120.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.58 mi
Kilometers
120.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.97 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlottesville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-15T08:04
Arrive Charlottesville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Culpeper
VA

Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States

From Buckhall
43.5 mi
00h 56m
To Charlottesville
44.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckhall and Charlottesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckhall and Charlottesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 42 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1573 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Prince William Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1474 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nokesville Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Nokesville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Catlett Road

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway

    14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hydraulic Road

    1022 ft · 32 sec · Hydraulic Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hydraulic Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road

    1252 ft · 33 sec · Hydraulic Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. 250 Bypass

    1.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. 250 Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Street

    147 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East High Street

    96 m · 13 sec · East High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast

    873 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhall and Charlottesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 39%
James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 17%
Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 16%
James Monroe Highway
7.82 mi · 9%
Prince William Parkway
7.06 mi · 8%
Nokesville Road
6.64 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Seminole Trail

Continue on North Seminole Trail

33.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culpeper
00h 56m from Buckhall
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckhall 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 Buckhall to Charlottesville?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Culpeper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Buckhall and 44.1 miles from Charlottesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckhall and Mostly Clear near Charlottesville.

Stop Ideas Near Culpeper

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Culpeper, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Culpeper.

RAIL

Culpeper station

109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

51 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Manassas station

55 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Quantico

61 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhall and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 74.58 mi (120.03 km).

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#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Charlottesville

#2 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.69 $27.37
Premium $4.78 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.62 $17.38 $34.76

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhall and Charlottesville. The current time is 08:04:02.

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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.