How far is Radford, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Radford, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Radford and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radford and Charlottesville.
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Start on Berkley Street
28 m · 5 sec · Berkley Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Avenue
815 ft · 36 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
2931 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Grove Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Tyler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Turn left
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
111.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
32.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 631: Charlottesville
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Ridge Street
2100 ft · 1 min · Ridge Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street West
787 ft · 32 sec · Water Street West
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
567 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1620 ft · 59 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right 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 Radford 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.
Tyler Road
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Radford and Mostly Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radford to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Radford and 77.6 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Radford and Mostly Sunny near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radford and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 130.63 mi (210.23 km).
#1 Radford
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.1317900, -80.5764500 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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