How far is Charlottesville, VA from Brandermill, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Brandermill, VA is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
72.64 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.19 mi
98.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.9 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-15T05:05
Arrive Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
36.3 mi
00h 44m
To Brandermill
36.4 mi
00h 44m

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
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Chesterfield

    1770 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 720: Lucks Lane

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    535 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lucks Lane

    2221 ft · 44 sec · Lucks Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Charter Colony Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Old Hundred Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brandermill Parkway

    8 m · 1 sec · Brandermill Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Brandermill Parkway

    2479 ft · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

    1535 ft · 46 sec · Millridge Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road

    80 m · 18 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Timber Ridge Road

    113 m · 21 sec · Timber Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
50.3 mi · 69%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15.2 mi · 21%
Richmond Road
1.94 mi · 3%
Charter Colony Parkway
1.39 mi · 2%
East High Street
0.88 mi · 1%
South Old Hundred Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 54m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral
00h 44m from Charlottesville
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Brandermill?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36.3 miles from Charlottesville and 36.4 miles from Brandermill.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Brandermill. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.48 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

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

Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4320900, -77.6497100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Brandermill (-77.64971, 37.43209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 Brandermill. The current time is 05:05:10.

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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.