How far is Strasburg, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Strasburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 49m.
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.
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strasburg and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Charlottesville.
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Start on North Massanutten Street
1070 ft · 38 sec · North Massanutten Street
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Turn left onto John Marshall Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · John Marshall Highway
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Take the exit left
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
32.2 mi · 35 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 Strasburg and Charlottesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Marshall Highway
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 21m
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 Strasburg and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strasburg to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Strasburg and 57.4 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Strasburg and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 66.59 mi (107.17 km).
#1 Strasburg
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,716 |
| Coordinates | 38.9887200, -78.3586200 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.50 | $44.99 |
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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