How far is Charlottesville, VA from Waynesboro, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Waynesboro, VA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Waynesboro.
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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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Take the ramp straight
1818 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
1310 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Wayne Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · South Wayne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wayne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Waynesboro.
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.
Monticello Avenue
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlottesville and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Charlottesville and 13.9 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlottesville and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 22.62 mi (36.41 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waynesboro
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,741 |
| Coordinates | 38.0684700, -78.8894700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-78.88947, 38.06847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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