How far is Charlottesville, VA from Woodstock, VA?

The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.91 mi
02h 51m
Flight
113.84 mi
183.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.84 mi
Kilometers
183.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.91 mi
Kilometers
215.51 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Charlottesville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlottesville
2026-06-01T13:34
Arrive Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Charlottesville
66.9 mi
01h 25m
To Woodstock
67 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33: West Point

    19.5 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tidewater Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gloucester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto General Puller Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · General Puller Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grafton Church Road

    1500 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Church Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
72.5 mi · 54%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 17%
VA 33
19.5 mi · 15%
General Puller Highway
8.45 mi · 6%
Richmond Road
1.94 mi · 1%
George Washington Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

52.4 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 25m from Charlottesville
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charlottesville and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Charlottesville and 67 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charlottesville and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 113.84 mi (183.2 km).

Charlottesville

#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

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

#2 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlottesville (-78.47668, 38.02931)
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.47
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.74 $37.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.95 $41.90
Premium $4.78 $22.60 $45.20
Diesel $5.62 $26.60 $53.20

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlottesville and Woodstock. The current time is 13:34:28.

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.