Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
122 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
The drive from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA covers 122 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Boundary Street, North Boundary Street, Scotland Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.03 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
61 miles from Williamsburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 122 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Boundary Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Boundary Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scotland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Henry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capitol Landing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, VA and Charlottesville, VA.
Start on Jamestown Road
Turn left onto South Boundary Street
Continue on North Boundary Street
Turn right onto Scotland Street
Turn left onto North Henry Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Capitol Landing Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
Take the exit slight right toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn left onto East Market Street
Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlottesville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Williamsburg, VA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Williamsburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$19.03 one way
$38.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.27 | $42.55 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Williamsburg on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Charlottesville on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
61 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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