How far is Charlottesville, VA from Bon Air, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.11 mi
01h 24m
Flight
61.1 mi
98.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.1 mi
Kilometers
98.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.11 mi
Kilometers
109.62 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-15T05:06
Arrive Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlottesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mineral
VA

Town of the United States

From Charlottesville
34.1 mi
00h 42m
To Bon Air
34.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Bon Air.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    75 m · 10 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street Northeast

    666 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East High Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Street

    96 m · 8 sec · Long Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 64 East

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Parham Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Parham Road South

    46 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Parham Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Parham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chippenham Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Chippenham Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 147: Huguenot Road

    1051 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Huguenot Road

    3199 ft · 1 min · West Huguenot Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Buford Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rockaway Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
56.7 mi · 83%
North Parham Road
3.92 mi · 6%
Chippenham Parkway
2.47 mi · 4%
Richmond Road
1.94 mi · 3%
Buford Road
0.9 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral
00h 42m from Charlottesville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Bon Air?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 34.1 miles from Charlottesville and 34.1 miles from Bon Air.

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 7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mineral

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mineral, 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 Mineral.

RAIL

Ashland

47 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

51 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

51 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Culpeper station

52 mi away
109 South Commerce Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

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 Charlottesville and Bon Air. The current time is 05:06:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.