How far is Hopewell, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopewell and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and Charlottesville.
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Start on East Randolph Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on East Hundred Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 22 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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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 Hopewell 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 Hopewell and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Hopewell and 52.8 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
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 Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 82.11 mi (132.14 km).
#1 Hopewell
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.3043200, -77.2872000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
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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