How far is Charlottesville, VA from Warrenton, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Warrenton, VA is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 01h 40m.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Warrenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Warrenton.
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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
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
842 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Madison Highway
83 m · 5 sec · James Madison Highway
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Exit the rotary onto James Madison Highway
859 ft · 15 sec · James Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Madison Highway
36 m · 2 sec · James Madison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Madison Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Falmouth Street
9 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Falmouth Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Falmouth Street
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Turn left onto East Lee Street
2178 ft · 1 min · East Lee Street
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Turn right onto Culpeper Street
119 m · 11 sec · Culpeper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Culpeper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Warrenton.
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
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warrenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Warrenton?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Charlottesville and 35.1 miles from Warrenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warrenton.
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 Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 59.97 mi (96.52 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrenton (-77.79527, 38.71345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
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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