How far is Charlottesville, VA from Ashburn, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Ashburn, VA is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 02h 11m.
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.
Incorporated town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Ashburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Ashburn.
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Start on the route
71 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Market Street
55 m · 10 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
587 ft · 31 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East High Street
96 m · 15 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left
77 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 250 West
43 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. 250 Bypass
1.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. 250 Bypass
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Turn right onto Hydraulic Road
1341 ft · 34 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hydraulic Road
29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
865 ft · 23 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Turn right onto Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Howsers Branch Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive
1866 ft · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike
2 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
2134 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike
26 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Little River Turnpike
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Turn left onto Northstar Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard
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Continue on Belmont Ridge Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Hay Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashburn Road
18 m · 2 sec · Ashburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Ashburn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seminole Trail
Turn right onto Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlottesville and Rain Showers Likely near Ashburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Ashburn?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Charlottesville and 55.9 miles from Ashburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Rain Showers Likely near Ashburn.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Ashburn. Straight-line distance: 88.15 mi (141.86 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashburn
Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0437200, -77.4874900 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
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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