How far is Lorton, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lorton and Charlottesville is 82.17 miles (132.24 km).
Flight distance from Lorton, VA to Charlottesville, VA is 82.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Lorton to Charlottesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lorton, Virginia to Charlottesville, Virginia is: 98.08 miles (157.84 km) by car.
Driving from Lorton to Charlottesville will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Lorton
Census designated place
| Population | 18610 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'15"N 77°13'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.7042800 |
| Longitude | -77.2277600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
| Population | 46950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.0293100 |
| Longitude | -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charlottesville: (-78.476567,38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lorton and Charlottesville
The distance between Lorton and Charlottesville is 158 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lorton and Charlottesville. The current time is 23:49:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.1 liters (3.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lorton and Charlottesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lorton to Charlottesville is $11.49 (diesel $14.85).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.49 | $13.02 | $14.24 | $14.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lorton and Charlottesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
