Origin
Charlottesville, VA
Morning in Charlottesville on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
110.6 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlottesville, VA
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Baileys Crossroads, VA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Market Street, 7th Street Northeast, East High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.25 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 110.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street | — | — |
| 7th Street Northeast | — | — |
| East High Street | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| US 250 West | — | — |
| U.S. 250 | — | — |
| Hydraulic Road | — | — |
| Seminole Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville, VA and Baileys Crossroads, VA.
1
Start on the route
233 ft
·
23 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Market Street
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Market Street
3
Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
7th Street Northeast
4
Turn left onto East High Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
East High Street
5
Turn right onto Park Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
6
Turn left
253 ft
·
7 sec
7
Take the ramp straight toward US 250 West
141 ft
·
4 sec
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US 250 West
8
Merge slight left onto U.S. 250 Bypass
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. 250 Bypass
9
Turn right onto Hydraulic Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hydraulic Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hydraulic Road
95 ft
·
3 sec
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Hydraulic Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hydraulic Road
12
Turn right onto Seminole Trail
34 mi
·
48 min
·
Seminole Trail
13
Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
James Monroe Highway
14
Continue on James Madison Highway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
James Madison Highway
15
Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Bypass
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 15 North, US 29 North
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 66 East: Washington
18
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking
20
Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
VA 243 South: Nutley Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
VA 243 South: Nutley Street
22
Turn straight onto Nutley Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Nutley Street
23
Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Arlington Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight right
407 ft
·
11 sec
25
Continue on Arlington Boulevard Service Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Arlington Boulevard Service Road
26
Turn slight right onto Leesburg Pike
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Leesburg Pike
27
Turn slight right onto VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington
28
Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
Columbia Pike
29
Continue on Columbia Pike
433 ft
·
18 sec
·
Columbia Pike
30
Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baileys Crossroads, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, VA
This is one driving day of about 110.6 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Charlottesville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Charlottesville, VA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baileys Crossroads, VA
The final approach into Baileys Crossroads, 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 Baileys Crossroads, 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
$17.25 one way
$34.50 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Baileys Crossroads, VA
Morning in Baileys Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 38m 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 Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Market Street, 7th Street Northeast, East High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.25 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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