How far is Charlottesville, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Incorporated town located in southwestern Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Fredericksburg.
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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
4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn right onto Germanna Highway
698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway
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Continue on Plank Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Plank Road
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Continue on William Street
3238 ft · 1 min · William Street
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Turn left onto William Street
591 ft · 22 sec · William Street
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Turn slight right onto Hanover Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on George Street
1082 ft · 37 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
122 m · 15 sec · Prince Edward Street
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Turn right onto William Street
660 ft · 27 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto Princess Anne Street
17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Fredericksburg.
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.
Constitution Highway
Continue on Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Charlottesville and 33.1 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charlottesville and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.91 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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