How far is Montclair, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Montclair, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Incorporated town located in southwestern Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montclair and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montclair and Charlottesville.
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Start on Fallstone Place
609 ft · 29 sec · Fallstone Place
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Turn right onto Waterway Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Waterway Drive
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
600 ft · 22 sec · Country Club Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dumfries Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road
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Take the exit slight right
2284 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight left
152 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street
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Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on East Gordon Avenue
817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Turn straight onto Richmond Road
4 mi · 7 min · 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 Montclair 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.
Constitution Highway
Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Montclair and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montclair to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Montclair and 49 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.70 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montclair and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 73.58 mi (118.41 km).
#1 Montclair
Montclair is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6109500, -77.3397100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $14.31 | $28.63 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
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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