How far is Franklin, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Franklin, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Charlottesville.
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Start on Cason Farm Road
1198 ft · 59 sec · Cason Farm Road
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Turn left onto Stony Point Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stony Point Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
951 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Road
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Continue on Long Street
126 m · 17 sec · Long Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East High Street
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
632 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto East Market Street
130 m · 22 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 Franklin and Charlottesville.
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.
Stony Point Road
Turn left onto Stony Point Road
0.94 mi · 00h 02m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Franklin and 1.3 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.36 one way or $0.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 2.12 mi (3.41 km).
#1 Franklin
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,833 |
| Coordinates | 38.0431900, -78.4419500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.36 | $0.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.40 | $0.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.43 | $0.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
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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