How far is Emporia, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Emporia, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emporia and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporia and Charlottesville.
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Start on Hicksford Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Hicksford Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sussex Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sussex Drive
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Turn left onto Otterdam Road
135 m · 13 sec · Otterdam Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Petersburg, Richmond
32.5 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Turn slight right
2312 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Market Street
140 m · 25 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
87 m · 16 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emporia and Charlottesville.
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 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
65.2 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Emporia and Mostly Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emporia to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Emporia and 73.1 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emporia and Mostly Sunny near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emporia and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 106.05 mi (170.67 km).
#1 Emporia
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.6859800, -77.5424800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.75 | $47.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
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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