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Trip from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

69.8 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bon Air, VA, VA

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Downtown Charlottesville, VA, VA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 69.8-mile drive from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, accounting for 89% of the journey, with I-64 serving as the primary artery for the longest stretch of 59.1 miles. With an estimated fuel cost of around $11, this drive is budget-friendly and offers a direct path through the Southeast region of Virginia. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.9 miles from Bon Air, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 1 hour and 26 minute trip. With 89% of the drive on highways, you'll spend the majority of your time on I-64, North Parham Road, and Chippenham Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 59.1 miles on I-64, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the journey. This profile indicates a route where efficiency and speed are prioritized, rather than winding country roads or frequent town detours. You'll likely experience a steady flow of traffic typical of major interstates.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and North Parham Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near VA 147 / West Huguenot Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 69.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (VA 147 / West Huguenot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (SR 7518 / North Parham Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | VA 147 / West Huguenot Road

Turn right onto VA 147 / West Huguenot Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward VA 150 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 150 North
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 7518 / North Parham Road

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 7518 / North Parham Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | VA 20 / Monticello Avenue

Turn right onto VA 20 / Monticello Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | 7th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 59.1 mi 1h 4m
North Parham Road 4.1 mi 7m
Chippenham Parkway 2.7 mi 4m
Monticello Avenue 1 mi 2m
Buford Road 0.9 mi 2m
West Huguenot Road 0.8 mi 1m
VA 20 0.4 mi 1m
East Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 59.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air, VA and Charlottesville, VA.

1

Start on SR 718

14 ft · 5 sec · Rockaway Road
2

Turn left onto SR 678

0.9 mi · 2 min · Buford Road
3

Turn right onto VA 147

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Huguenot Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward VA 150 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto VA 150

2.7 mi · 4 min · Chippenham Parkway
6

Continue on SR 7518

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Parham Road
7

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 7518

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Parham Road
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 35 sec · this road
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
10

Merge onto I 64

59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville
12

Turn right onto VA 20

1.0 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Turn slight right onto VA 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · VA 20
14

Turn left onto US 250 BUS

458 ft · 25 sec · East Market Street
15

Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast

286 ft · 15 sec · 7th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 26 minute duration and 69.8-mile distance, this trip offers flexibility, making it ideal for a day excursion. You can easily depart at your convenience, perhaps aiming to leave Bon Air mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour and arrive in Charlottesville with plenty of daylight. The route is primarily highway, so plan for fuel stops before you depart or be aware that services will be concentrated around major exits on I-64. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider this a point-to-point journey where you control the pacing entirely.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.9 miles from Bon Air, VA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.9 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlottesville, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bon Air, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bon Air, VA

This is one driving day of about 69.8 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bon Air, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 59.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.9 mi from Bon Air, VA · 45m into the drive

Downtown Middletown, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

35 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Poolesville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Bon Air, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charlottesville, VA

The final approach into Charlottesville, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Charlottesville, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

23 mi from route ~59 min detour Free
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.92 one way

$21.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.93 $23.87
premium $4.70 $12.92 $25.84
diesel $5.61 $15.41 $30.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.9 0 $7.33 $3.35
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.11 $2.79
EV Truck/SUV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bon Air, VA

Late night in Bon Air on Wednesday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlottesville, VA

Late night in Charlottesville on Wednesday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

35 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, North Parham Road, Chippenham Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Bon Air, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 69.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (VA 147 / West Huguenot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (SR 7518 / North Parham Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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