How far is Highland Springs, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Highland Springs, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Springs and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Springs and Charlottesville.
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Start on South Holly Avenue
9 m · 8 sec · South Holly Avenue
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Nine Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Downtown
1326 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 8 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 · 34 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 Highland Springs 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Springs to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Highland Springs and 43.7 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Highland Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
Charlottesville Union Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Springs and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 71.07 mi (114.37 km).
#1 Highland Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 15,711 |
| Coordinates | 37.5459800, -77.3277600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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