The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Kings Park West, VA covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seminole Trail, James Madison Highway, US 15 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on Seminole Trail.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.95 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
51 miles from Charlottesville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 102 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seminole Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 7th Street Northeast.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 102 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 (7th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 miles (US 15; US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|7th Street Northeast
Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
70.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|US 15; US 29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29 toward US 15 North, US 29 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 15 North, US 29 North
8
93.5 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B-A
Toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfi...
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94.4 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 286 South: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward VA 286 South: Springfield
7
96.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 620 East, SR 620 West: Mott Center, Patriot Park, George Mason University, EagleBank Arena, Center For The Arts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 620 East, SR 620 West: Mott Center, P...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Charlottesville, VA and Kings Park West, VA, road signs point toward Springfield Herndon, Patriot Park, George Mason University, Eaglebank Arena and Center For The Arts.
Springfield Herndon
93.5 mi in|~2h 10m
Patriot Park
96.6 mi in|~2h 16m
George Mason University
96.6 mi in|~2h 16m
Eaglebank Arena
96.6 mi in|~2h 16m
Center For The Arts
96.6 mi in|~2h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi
48m
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi
30m
US 15
11.7 mi
17m
I 66
10.7 mi
12m
James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi
9m
Braddock Road
3.9 mi
7m
Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi
3m
Fairfax County Parkway
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Seminole Trail
— 33.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville, VA and Kings Park West, VA.
1
Start on this road
233 ft·22 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 250 BUS
180 ft·9 sec·East Market Street
3
Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
0.1 mi·31 sec·7th Street Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 250 BUS
315 ft·14 sec·East High Street
5
Turn right onto Park Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Park Street
6
Turn left
252 ft·7 sec
7
Take the ramp
141 ft·3 sec
Toward US 250 West
8
Merge onto US 250
1.5 mi·2 min·U.S. 250 Bypass
9
Turn right onto SR 743
0.3 mi·33 sec·Hydraulic Road
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 743
94 ft·2 sec·Hydraulic Road
11
Continue on SR 743
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hydraulic Road
12
Turn right onto US 29
34 mi·48 min·Seminole Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 29
7.7 mi·9 min·James Monroe Highway
14
Continue on US 15; US 29
23 mi·30 min·James Madison Highway
15
Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29
2.4 mi·3 min·Eastern Bypass
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 29
12 mi·17 min·US 15; US 29
Toward US 15 North, US 29 NorthUse the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 66 East: WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 66
11 mi·12 min·I 66
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 55B-AToward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield HerndonUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 55AToward VA 286 South: SpringfieldUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto VA 286
1.8 mi·2 min·Fairfax County Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward SR 620 East, SR 620 West: Mott Center, Patriot Park, George Mason University, EagleBank Arena, Center For The ArtsUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 620
3.9 mi·7 min·Braddock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto Roberts Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Roberts Road
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto SR 4801
0.3 mi·53 sec·Commonwealth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left
94 ft·8 sec
27
Turn right
365 ft·26 sec
28
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 51 miles from Charlottesville, VA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kings Park West, 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 102 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Charlottesville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Seminole Trail for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Charlottesville, VA
· 1h 14m into the drive
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kings Park West, VA
The final approach into Kings Park West, 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 Kings Park West, 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
$15.95 one way
$31.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.44
$34.88
premium
$4.70
$18.88
$37.76
diesel
$5.61
$22.52
$45.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Charlottesville, VA
Night
in Charlottesville on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 to 15 mph1% chanceLive 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
Kings Park West, VA
Night
in Kings Park West on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
17 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 26m 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 Kings Park West, VA covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seminole Trail, James Madison Highway, US 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 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 $15.95 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 21 significant decision points across 102 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 (7th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 miles (US 15; US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Charlottesville, VA and Kings Park West, VA, road signs point toward Springfield Herndon, Patriot Park, George Mason University, Eaglebank Arena and Center For The Arts.
