How far is Charlottesville, VA from Bull Run, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Bull Run, VA is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Bull Run.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Bull Run.
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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
14.7 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway
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Turn slight right onto Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road
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Continue on Nokesville Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Nokesville Road
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Turn left onto Hornbaker Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hornbaker Road
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Turn right onto Wellington Road
619 ft · 14 sec · Wellington Road
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Turn left onto Prince William Parkway
1581 ft · 39 sec · Prince William Parkway
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Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sudley Manor Drive
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Continue on Sudley Manor Drive
595 ft · 33 sec · Sudley Manor Drive
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Turn right
110 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Bull Run.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Charlottesville and Sunny near Bull Run.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Bull Run?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 41.6 miles from Charlottesville and 41.6 miles from Bull Run.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlottesville and Sunny near Bull Run.
Stop Ideas Near Culpeper
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 Culpeper.
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Manassas station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Bull Run. Straight-line distance: 73.46 mi (118.23 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bull Run
Town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,983 |
| Coordinates | 38.7837300, -77.5205500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Run (-77.52055, 38.78373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
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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