How far is Charlottesville, VA from East Highland Park, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to East Highland Park, VA is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and East Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and East Highland Park.
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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
61.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 197: Laburnum Avenue
1082 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Laburnum Avenue
49 m · 3 sec · West Laburnum Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Laburnum Avenue
3.8 mi · 9 min · West Laburnum Avenue
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Turn right onto Fenwick Street
17 m · 3 sec · Fenwick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and East Highland Park.
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
61.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to East Highland Park?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 34.7 miles from Charlottesville and 34.7 miles from East Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral
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 Mineral.
Ashland
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Culpeper station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and East Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 66.11 mi (106.39 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Highland Park
Census designated place
| Population | 14,796 |
| Coordinates | 37.5809800, -77.4069300 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Highland Park (-77.40693, 37.58098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
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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