Origin
Charlottesville, VA
Evening in Charlottesville on Sunday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlottesville, VA to Chantilly, VA
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
96.6 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlottesville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Chantilly, VA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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 $15.46 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
48.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 96.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Chantilly, VA is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Chantilly, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 250 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U.S. 250 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hydraulic Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seminole Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville, VA and Chantilly, 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
·
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
·
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
9.1 mi
·
10 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
20
Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
21
Merge slight right onto Sully Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sully Road
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Fairfax, Winchester
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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US 50: Fairfax, Winchester
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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US 50 East: Fairfax
24
Merge slight left onto Route 50
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Route 50
25
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, or about 1h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chantilly, 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 96.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charlottesville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Charlottesville, VA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chantilly, VA
The final approach into Chantilly, 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 Chantilly, 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
$15.46 one way
$30.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.84 | $33.69 |
| premium | $4.78 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Chantilly, VA
Evening in Chantilly on Sunday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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 16m 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 Chantilly, VA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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 48.3 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 $15.46 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.
The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Chantilly, VA is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Chantilly, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Chantilly, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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