Origin
Brandermill, VA
Late night in Brandermill on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandermill, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandermill, VA
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Charlottesville, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brandermill, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Charter Colony Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
37 miles from Brandermill, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 74 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Millridge Parkway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 74 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 0.1 miles (Millridge Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 720 / Lucks Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Millridge Parkway
Turn left onto Millridge Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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SR 720 / Lucks Lane
Turn right onto SR 720 / Lucks Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
6
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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VA 20 / Monticello Avenue
Turn right onto VA 20 / Monticello Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
74 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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7th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Charter Colony Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Monticello Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lucks Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Old Hundred Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brandermill Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| VA 20 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandermill, VA and Charlottesville, VA.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 1883
370 ft
·
19 sec
·
Timber Ridge Road
3
Continue on East Timber Ridge Road
263 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Timber Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto Millridge Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Millridge Parkway
5
Turn right onto SR 1921
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brandermill Parkway
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 754
243 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Old Hundred Road
7
Continue on SR 754
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Hundred Road
8
Continue on SR 754
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Charter Colony Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 720
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lucks Lane
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto VA 288
15 mi
·
17 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 64
53 mi
·
56 min
·
I 64
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville
15
Turn right onto VA 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto VA 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 20
17
Turn left onto US 250 BUS
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Market Street
18
Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
286 ft
·
15 sec
·
7th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 37 miles from Brandermill, VA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 74 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 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 13m
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 Brandermill, 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 Brandermill, VA
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandermill, 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 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Brandermill, VA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Brandermill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.57 one way
$23.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.70 | $27.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Charlottesville, VA
Late night in Charlottesville on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
37 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
13 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 28m 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 Brandermill, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Charter Colony 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 37 miles from Brandermill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.57 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 14 significant decision points across 74 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 0.1 miles (Millridge Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 720 / Lucks Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brandermill, VA to Charlottesville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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