The drive from Linton Hall, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 80.9 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Seminole Trail, James Madison Highway, Catlett Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.8 miles on North Seminole Trail.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 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
40.4 miles from Linton Hall, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 80.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Seminole Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 33.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 621 / Devlin Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 621 / Devlin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (SR 619 / Linton Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (VA 28 / Nokesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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|SR 621 / Devlin Road
Continue onto SR 621 / Devlin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 619 / Linton Hall Road
Turn left onto SR 619 / Linton Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in|VA 28 / Nokesville Road
Turn right onto VA 28 / Nokesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.7 mi into trip|~36m in|US 15; US 29 / James Madison Highway
Merge onto US 15; US 29 / James Madison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|SR 743 / Hydraulic Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 743 / Hydraulic Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi
47m
James Madison Highway
14.6 mi
18m
Catlett Road
13.9 mi
23m
James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi
9m
Nokesville Road
5 mi
7m
Linton Hall Road
2.5 mi
4m
U.S. 250 Bypass
1.5 mi
2m
Park Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North Seminole Trail
— 33.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linton Hall, VA and Charlottesville, VA.
1
Start on SR 621
349 ft·34 sec·Devlin Road
2
Continue on SR 621
0.3 mi·30 sec·Devlin Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 619
2.5 mi·4 min·Linton Hall Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto VA 28
5.0 mi·7 min·Nokesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on VA 28
14 mi·23 min·Catlett Road
6
Merge onto US 15; US 29
15 mi·18 min·James Madison Highway
7
Continue on US 29
7.8 mi·9 min·James Monroe Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 29
34 mi·47 min·North Seminole Trail
9
Turn left onto SR 743
0.2 mi·31 sec·Hydraulic Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 743
96 ft·2 sec·Hydraulic Road
11
Continue on SR 743
0.2 mi·32 sec·Hydraulic Road
12
Turn left onto US 250
1.5 mi·2 min·U.S. 250 Bypass
13
Take the exit
482 ft·20 sec
Toward Park Street
14
Turn right onto Park Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Street
15
Turn left onto US 250 BUS
315 ft·12 sec·East High Street
16
Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
0.2 mi·43 sec·7th Street Northeast
17
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 40.4 miles from Linton Hall, VA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 1h 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 39m
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 Linton Hall, 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 Linton Hall, VA
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Linton Hall, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Seminole Trail for about 33.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Linton Hall, VA
· 1h into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Linton Hall, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.83
$27.67
premium
$4.70
$14.97
$29.95
diesel
$5.61
$17.86
$35.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.49
$3.88
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.08
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Linton Hall, VA
Late night
in Linton Hall on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Charlottesville, VA
Late night
in Charlottesville on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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 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 Linton Hall, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 80.9 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Seminole Trail, James Madison Highway, Catlett Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Linton Hall, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.65 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 straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 621 / Devlin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (SR 619 / Linton Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (VA 28 / Nokesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Linton Hall, VA to Charlottesville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
