How far is Charlottesville, VA from South Boston, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to South Boston, VA is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and South Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and South Boston.
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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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Continue on Monticello Avenue
1007 ft · 19 sec · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Scottsville Road
17.1 mi · 24 min · Scottsville Road
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Continue on Valley Street
20.1 mi · 29 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto North James Madison Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · North James Madison Highway
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Continue on South James Madison Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · South James Madison Highway
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Continue on Sheppards Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheppards Road
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business North, US 15 South: Farmville, Keysville
1424 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Farmville Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Farmville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road
48 m · 3 sec · Farmville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road
12.1 mi · 16 min · Farmville Road
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Continue on Farmville Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farmville Highway
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Continue on Farmville Highway
38 m · 4 sec · Farmville Highway
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Keep slight right
999 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
2785 ft · 58 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hodges Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2465 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and South Boston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kings Highway
Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlottesville and Chance Rain Showers near South Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to South Boston?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Charlottesville and 58.4 miles from South Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Chance Rain Showers near South Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and South Boston. Straight-line distance: 94.85 mi (152.64 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,519 |
| Coordinates | 36.6987500, -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boston (-78.9014, 36.69875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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