How far is Woodstock, VA from Charlottesville, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.42 mi
02h 16m
Flight
113.84 mi
183.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.84 mi
Kilometers
183.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.42 mi
Kilometers
216.33 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlottesville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-06-01T12:49
Arrive Charlottesville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Woodstock
67.1 mi
01h 08m
To Charlottesville
67.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Charlottesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Charlottesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grafton Church Road

    1500 ft · 45 sec · Grafton Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto General Puller Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · General Puller Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gloucester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tidewater Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond

    19.1 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    55.3 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville

    1217 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    2312 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    140 m · 25 sec · East Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast

    87 m · 16 sec · 7th Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Charlottesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
75 mi · 56%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 17%
Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 14%
General Puller Highway
8.45 mi · 6%
George Washington Memorial Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

55.3 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 08m from Woodstock
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Charlottesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Charlottesville?

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Woodstock and 67.3 miles from Charlottesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Charlottesville.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.5 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 8 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 113.84 mi (183.2 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Charlottesville

#2 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia.

Population46,950
Coordinates38.0293100, -78.4766800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeside Drive (-76.488547, 37.539054)
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.55
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.78 $37.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.99 $41.99
Premium $4.78 $22.65 $45.30
Diesel $5.62 $26.66 $53.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Charlottesville. The current time is 12:49:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.