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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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 02h 51m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
75 m · 10 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street Northeast
666 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on East High Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street
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Turn right onto Long Street
96 m · 8 sec · Long Street
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit left toward I 64 East
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33: West Point
19.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto Gloucester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road
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Turn right onto General Puller Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn right onto Grafton Church Road
1500 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Church Road
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Turn right onto Stormont Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road
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Turn left onto Coachpoint Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road
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Turn left onto Poplar Drive
856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto Hickory Drive
1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive
67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive
1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 113.84 mi (183.2 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodstock
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 37.5406900, -76.4857800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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