How far is Charlottesville, VA from Broadlands, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Broadlands, VA is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
102.46 mi
02h 28m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-15T06:51
Arrive Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Culpeper
VA

Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States

From Charlottesville
51.3 mi
01h 14m
To Broadlands
51.2 mi
01h 14m

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
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast

    587 ft · 31 sec · 7th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East High Street

    96 m · 15 sec · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    77 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 250 West

    43 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto U.S. 250 Bypass

    1.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. 250 Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hydraulic Road

    1341 ft · 34 sec · Hydraulic Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hydraulic Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road

    865 ft · 23 sec · Hydraulic Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto James Madison Highway

    11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Howsers Branch Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive

    1866 ft · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike

    2 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    2134 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike

    26 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Little River Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northstar Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Belmont Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Truro Parish Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Truro Parish Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Chickacoan Trail Drive

    50 m · 6 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Madison Highway
34.4 mi · 34%
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 33%
James Monroe Highway
10 mi · 10%
US 15 North
8.09 mi · 8%
Northstar Boulevard
4.14 mi · 4%
Little River Turnpike
3.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culpeper
01h 14m from Charlottesville
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Culpeper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Charlottesville and 51.2 miles from Broadlands.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Charlottesville and Broadlands. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.88 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

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

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Broadlands (-77.52027, 39.01816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.78 $17.30 $34.59
Diesel $5.62 $20.36 $40.72

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 Broadlands. The current time is 06:51:01.

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.