How far is Charlottesville, VA from Glen Allen, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Glen Allen, VA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Glen Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Glen Allen.
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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
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Richmond
2123 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Staples Mill Road
2257 ft · 42 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Road
13 m · 4 sec · Hamilton Road
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 Glen Allen.
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
52.4 mi · 00h 56m
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 Glen Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Glen Allen?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 31.4 miles from Charlottesville and 31.5 miles from Glen Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlottesville and Sunny near Glen Allen.
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 Glen Allen. Straight-line distance: 58.59 mi (94.29 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Allen
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,774 |
| Coordinates | 37.6659800, -77.5063700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Allen (-77.50637, 37.66598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
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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