How far is South Boston, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from South Boston, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and Charlottesville.
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Start on North Main Street
2465 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hodges Street
2877 ft · 59 sec · Hodges Street
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Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard
2910 ft · 1 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
14.5 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
22.5 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
87 m · 12 sec · Kings Highway
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Keep slight right
1222 ft · 16 sec
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Keep right to continue on Farmville Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farmville Highway
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Continue on Farmville Road
12.1 mi · 16 min · Farmville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmville Road
24 m · 2 sec · Farmville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmville Road
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Turn sharp left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North, US 460 Business East: Farmville, Culpeper
18.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto South Constitution Route
20.1 mi · 29 min · South Constitution Route
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Continue on Scottsville Road
18.3 mi · 27 min · Scottsville Road
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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 South Boston 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.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
22.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Boston to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from South Boston and 58.6 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 94.85 mi (152.64 km).
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,519 |
| Coordinates | 36.6987500, -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
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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