How far is Charlottesville, VA from Fort Hunt, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
106.8 mi
02h 41m
Flight
90.92 mi
146.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.92 mi
Kilometers
146.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.8 mi
Kilometers
171.88 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hunt
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-17T01:59
Arrive Fort Hunt
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Charlottesville
53.4 mi
01h 20m
To Fort Hunt
53.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Fort Hunt.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    75 m · 10 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street Northeast

    666 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East High Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Street

    96 m · 8 sec · Long Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Richmond Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

    2913 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Richmond Highway

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Sherwood Hall Lane

    2300 ft · 58 sec · Sherwood Hall Lane

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Parkers Lane

    2490 ft · 1 min · Parkers Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on Collingwood Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Collingwood Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    76 m · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
31.1 mi · 29%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 20%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 12%
Gordon Avenue
9.73 mi · 9%
Richmond Highway
9.68 mi · 9%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 20m from Charlottesville
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlottesville and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Hunt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Fort Hunt?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Charlottesville and 53.4 miles from Fort Hunt.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Hunt.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Fort Hunt. Straight-line distance: 90.92 mi (146.32 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Fort Hunt

#2 Fort Hunt

Census designated place

Population16,045
Coordinates38.7328900, -77.0580300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Fort Hunt (-77.05803, 38.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.27 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.54 gal · 28.54 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.70 $33.39
Premium $4.78 $18.01 $36.03
Diesel $5.62 $21.20 $42.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlottesville and Fort Hunt. The current time is 01:59:52.

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.