Distance Guide
How far is Richmond from Charlottesville?
The distance between Richmond, VA and Charlottesville, VA is about 66 miles — roughly a 1 hr 12 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
66 mi
Drive time
1 hr 12 min
Midpoint
37.785°, -77.956°
Driving from Richmond to Charlottesville
Most drivers cover the 66-mile route in about 1 hr 12 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 33 miles each instead of 66. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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