How far is Charlottesville, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Petersburg.
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Start on the route
71 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Market Street
55 m · 10 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
587 ft · 31 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East High Street
96 m · 15 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left
77 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 250 West
43 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. 250 Bypass
1.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. 250 Bypass
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Turn right onto Hydraulic Road
1341 ft · 34 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hydraulic Road
29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
865 ft · 23 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Turn right onto Seminole Trail
24.7 mi · 37 min · Seminole Trail
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North Blue Ridge Turnpike
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Blue Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on South F T Valley Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · South F T Valley Road
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Continue on F.T. Valley Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · F.T. Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sperryville Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Sperryville Pike
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Continue on Sperryville Pike
543 ft · 21 sec · Sperryville Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Zachary Taylor Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Continue on Remount Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Remount Road
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · John Marshall Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Marshall Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Petersburg.
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.
Seminole Trail
Turn right onto Seminole Trail
24.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlottesville and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Charlottesville and 40.4 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 64.97 mi (104.56 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: John Marshall Highway (-78.053329, 38.909317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.62 | $25.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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