How far is Charlottesville, VA from Buckhall, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
86.69 mi
02h 09m
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
86.69 mi
Kilometers
139.52 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-15T10:07
Arrive Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
43.3 mi
01h 04m
To Buckhall
43.4 mi
01h 04m

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
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.7 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Catlett Road

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Nokesville Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Nokesville Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234: Dumfries

    115 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 South: Dumfries

    2835 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Prince William Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1161 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    103 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Brentsville Road

    1186 ft · 20 sec · Brentsville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 39%
James Madison Highway
14.7 mi · 17%
Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 16%
James Monroe Highway
7.72 mi · 9%
Nokesville Road
6.31 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
4.3 mi · 5%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culpeper
01h 04m from Charlottesville
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 43.3 miles from Charlottesville and 43.4 miles from Buckhall.

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 12.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 74.58 mi (120.03 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

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

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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 Buckhall. The current time is 10:07:19.

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.