How far is Charlottesville, VA from Madison Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Madison Heights, VA is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Town in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Madison Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Madison Heights.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
75 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast
55 m · 6 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
669 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on Avon Street
1400 ft · 54 sec · Avon Street
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Turn left onto Monticello Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1818 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
53.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 130 West: Madison Heights
1237 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Amelon Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Amelon Expressway
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Amherst Highway
1995 ft · 43 sec · South Amherst Highway
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Turn left onto Phelps Road
51 m · 7 sec · Phelps Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Phelps Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Madison Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 South
Merge slight left
53.9 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Charlottesville and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Madison Heights?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Charlottesville and 32.1 miles from Madison Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Charlottesville and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
Kemper Street station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Madison Heights. Straight-line distance: 54.38 mi (87.51 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison Heights
Madison Heights is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4309800, -79.1230800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Heights (-79.12308, 37.43098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.94 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
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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