How far is Charlottesville, VA from Tuckahoe, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Tuckahoe, VA is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
63.32 mi
01h 17m
Flight
58.69 mi
94.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.69 mi
Kilometers
94.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.32 mi
Kilometers
101.91 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuckahoe
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Tuckahoe
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Mineral
VA

Town of the United States

From Charlottesville
31.6 mi
00h 38m
To Tuckahoe
31.7 mi
00h 38m

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
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    75 m · 10 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street Northeast

    666 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East High Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Street

    96 m · 8 sec · Long Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 64 East

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Parham Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Parham Road South

    46 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Parham Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Parham Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Patterson Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Patterson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dinwiddie Avenue

    890 ft · 44 sec · Dinwiddie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    695 ft · 34 sec · University Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    926 ft · 41 sec · Sawmill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
56.7 mi · 89%
North Parham Road
2.1 mi · 3%
Richmond Road
1.94 mi · 3%
East High Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Patterson Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Parham Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral
00h 38m from Charlottesville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlottesville and Sunny near Tuckahoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 31.6 miles from Charlottesville and 31.7 miles from Tuckahoe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mineral

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mineral, 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 Mineral.

RAIL

Ashland

47 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

51 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

51 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Culpeper station

52 mi away
109 South Commerce Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Tuckahoe. Straight-line distance: 58.69 mi (94.45 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tuckahoe

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population44,990
Coordinates37.5901500, -77.5563800
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Tuckahoe (-77.55638, 37.59015)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.67
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.83 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $4.78 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $5.62 $12.54 $25.08

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 Tuckahoe. The current time is 05:09:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.