How far is Charlottesville, VA from Chester, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Chester, VA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Chester.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
75 m · 10 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street Northeast
666 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on East High Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street
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Turn right onto Long Street
96 m · 8 sec · Long Street
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit left toward I 64 East
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Chesterfield
1770 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 145: Chester Road, Chester
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 145 West: Chester Road, Chester
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Chester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Winfree Street
82 m · 12 sec · Winfree Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfree Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Patchy Fog near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Chester?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Charlottesville and 42.9 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlottesville and Patchy Fog near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
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 Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Chester. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.84 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Chester is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3568200, -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-77.44165, 37.35682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.89 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
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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