How far is Petersburg, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Petersburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Charlottesville.
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Start on John Marshall Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Remount Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Remount Road
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Continue on Zachary Taylor Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Sperryville Pike
543 ft · 26 sec · Sperryville Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sperryville Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Sperryville Pike
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Turn right onto F.T. Valley Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · F.T. Valley Road
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Continue on South F T Valley Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · South F T Valley Road
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Continue on North Blue Ridge Turnpike
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Blue Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto South Seminole Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Seminole Trail
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto Hydraulic Road
1022 ft · 32 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hydraulic Road
29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
1252 ft · 33 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Turn left onto U.S. 250 Bypass
1.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. 250 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Street
147 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
96 m · 13 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
873 ft · 44 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 Petersburg and Charlottesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Seminole Trail
Continue straight
23.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Petersburg and 41.3 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 64.97 mi (104.56 km).
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
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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