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Trip from Charlottesville, VA to Cherry Hill, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Cherry Hill, VA covers 90.6 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 Constitution Highway, I 95, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Constitution Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.17 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.

Midpoint

45.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Cherry Hill, VA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Constitution Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 90.6 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 (US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast

Turn left onto US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 95 North: Washington
5
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
85.8 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward VA 234 South: Dumfries

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 152A Toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
6
87.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | SR 1194 / River Heritage Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 1194 / River Heritage Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Constitution Highway 21.6 mi 30m
I 95 19.7 mi 22m
Plank Road 12.7 mi 19m
US 15 8.3 mi 12m
Gordonsville Road 8.2 mi 12m
Louisa Road 5.3 mi 9m
Richmond Road 4 mi 7m
Potomac Shores Parkway 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Constitution Highway — 21.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville, VA and Cherry Hill, VA.

1

Start on this road

233 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 250 BUS

246 ft · 10 sec · East Market Street
3

Turn left onto US 250 BUS; VA 20

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 9th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 250 BUS; VA 20

0.9 mi · 2 min · East High Street
5

Turn right onto US 250; VA 20

315 ft · 7 sec · Long Street
6

Continue on US 250; VA 20

4.0 mi · 7 min · Richmond Road
7

Turn left onto VA 22

5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
8

Continue on VA 231

8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
9

Continue on VA 231

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gordon Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto US 15

46 ft · 0 sec · US 15
11

Continue on US 15

8.3 mi · 12 min · US 15
12

Turn right onto VA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Berry Hill Road
13

Continue on VA 20

22 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
14

Turn right onto VA 3

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Germanna Highway
15

Continue on VA 3

13 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 3 min
Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95; US 17

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
18

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
19

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 152A Toward VA 234 South: Dumfries Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto VA 234

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Dumfries Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Highway
23

Turn right onto SR 1194

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto SR 4100

1.6 mi · 2 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
25

Enter roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive

23 ft · 0 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
26

Continue on Thoroughgood Drive

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
27

Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard

393 ft · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
28

Arrive at destination

River Heritage Boulevard

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 45.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 20 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 1h 12m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Hill, 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 90.6 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Charlottesville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Constitution Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.3 mi from Charlottesville, VA · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown Orange County, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orange County, VA

45 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

Gordonsville, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Culpeper, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cherry Hill, VA

The final approach into Cherry Hill, 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 Cherry Hill, 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.

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

National Park

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour $30 near mile 28.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.17 one way

$28.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.49 $30.98
premium $4.70 $16.77 $33.54
diesel $5.61 $20.00 $40.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Charlottesville, VA

Evening in Charlottesville on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Cherry Hill, VA

Evening in Cherry Hill on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Orange County, VA

45 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

7 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

2h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cherry Hill, VA covers 90.6 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 Constitution Highway, I 95, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $14.17 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 16 significant decision points across 90.6 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 (US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Cherry Hill, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Shenandoah National Park.

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