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Trip from Cherry Hill, VA to Charlottesville, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

90.7 mi

146 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

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 Cherry Hill, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 90.7 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 I 95, Constitution Highway, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.18 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

45.4 miles from Cherry Hill, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 90.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 90.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 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 Thoroughgood Drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 17 significant decision points across 90.7 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 (Thoroughgood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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 | Thoroughgood Drive

Turn right onto Thoroughgood Drive

Navigation decision point

6
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Richmond

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

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Richmond
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 130B Toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
7
90.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | 7th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 21.9 mi 25m
Constitution Highway 21.6 mi 30m
Plank Road 12.5 mi 18m
Gordonsville Road 8.2 mi 12m
James Madison Highway 7.9 mi 11m
Louisa Road 5.3 mi 9m
Richmond Road 4 mi 7m
Potomac Shores Parkway 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 21.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on River Heritage Boulevard

393 ft · 19 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Thoroughgood Drive

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
3

Enter roundabout onto Potomac Shores Parkway

293 ft · 6 sec · Potomac Shores Parkway
4

Continue on Potomac Shores Parkway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
5

Turn right onto SR 1194

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
6

Turn left onto US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Highway
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto VA 234

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Dumfries Road
8

Continue on VA 234

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Dumfries Road
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Richmond Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 20 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 130B Toward VA 3 West: Culpeper Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
14

Merge onto VA 3

12 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
Use the left lane.
15

Take the exit

498 ft · 15 sec
16

Merge onto VA 20

22 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
17

Continue on VA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Berry Hill Road
18

Turn left onto US 15

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Caroline Street
19

Continue on US 15

7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway
20

Continue on US 15

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Gordon Avenue
21

Enter roundabout onto VA 231

121 ft · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
22

Continue on VA 231

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Gordon Avenue
23

Continue on VA 231

8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
24

Continue on VA 22

5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
25

Turn straight onto US 250

4.0 mi · 7 min · Richmond Road
26

Continue on US 250; VA 20

413 ft · 16 sec · Long Street
27

Turn left onto US 250 BUS; VA 20

0.9 mi · 2 min · East High Street
28

Continue on US 250 Business; VA 20

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 9th Street Northeast
29

Turn right onto US 250 BUS

426 ft · 22 sec · East Market Street
30

Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast

286 ft · 15 sec · 7th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
31

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 45.4 miles from Cherry Hill, VA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 1h 3m 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 46m

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 Cherry Hill, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Cherry Hill, VA

This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cherry Hill, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 21.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.4 mi from Cherry Hill, VA · 1h 3m 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

Stafford, 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 45.4 miles from Cherry Hill, 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.

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 62.5
Caution: 4/13/26 Fire ban in effect
Caution: Parking at Boundary Access Areas
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.18 one way

$28.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.51 $31.02
premium $4.70 $16.79 $33.57
diesel $5.61 $20.03 $40.05

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 $9.52 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.70 $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 13, 2026

Origin

Cherry Hill, VA

Evening in Cherry Hill on Thursday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlottesville, VA

Evening in Charlottesville on Thursday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

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

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 Cherry Hill, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 90.7 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 I 95, Constitution Highway, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Cherry Hill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.18 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 17 significant decision points across 90.7 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 (Thoroughgood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cherry Hill, VA to Charlottesville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Shenandoah National Park.

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