How far is Charlottesville, VA from Timberlake, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Timberlake, VA is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.21 mi
01h 37m
Flight
64.96 mi
104.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.96 mi
Kilometers
104.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timberlake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Timberlake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlottesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Amherst
VA

Town in Virginia, USA

From Charlottesville
38.6 mi
00h 48m
To Timberlake
38.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Timberlake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Timberlake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    75 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast

    55 m · 6 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on 9th Street Southeast

    669 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Avon Street

    1400 ft · 54 sec · Avon Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Monticello Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1818 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1456 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Richmond Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business East

    1946 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Timberlake Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Timberlake Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Timberlake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Timberlake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
60.2 mi · 78%
Richmond Highway
10.8 mi · 14%
Monticello Avenue
4.73 mi · 6%
Timberlake Road
0.62 mi · 1%
US 460 Business East
0.37 mi
Avon Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Merge slight left

59.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 48m from Charlottesville
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlottesville and Sunny near Timberlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Timberlake?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 38.6 miles from Charlottesville and 38.6 miles from Timberlake.

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 12.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlottesville and Sunny near Timberlake.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Amherst, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

22 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Staunton station

63 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

70 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Timberlake. Straight-line distance: 64.96 mi (104.55 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Timberlake

#2 Timberlake

Census designated place

Population12,183
Coordinates37.3207000, -79.2575300
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Timberlake (-79.25753, 37.3207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlottesville and Timberlake. The current time is 05:07:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.