Origin
Alberta, VA
Afternoon in Alberta on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alberta, VA to Lawrenceville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alberta, VA
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Lawrenceville, VA
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Trip Overview
Alberta, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is 9.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Christanna Highway and Boydton Plank Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, making it a quick hop between two local towns. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on local roads, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Given its brevity, it's an ideal route for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're already in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christanna Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Boydton Plank Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Windsor Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hicks Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Christanna Highway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alberta, VA and Lawrenceville, VA.
1
Start on SR 1401
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Boydton Plank Road
3
Turn left onto VA 46
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Christanna Highway
4
Continue on VA 46
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Windsor Avenue
5
Continue on VA 46
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Church Street
6
Turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Hicks Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 58 Business; VA 46
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VA 46 / Christanna Highway
Turn left onto VA 46 / Christanna Highway
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 58 Business; VA 46 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 58 Business; VA 46 / West Hicks Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46 / West Hicks Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Lawrenceville, VA
Afternoon in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along Christanna Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you navigate, you'll transition between Christanna Highway, Boydton Plank Road, and Main Street, indicating a journey through town and rural areas rather than a high-speed transit. Prepare for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation rather than sustained cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Christanna Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near VA 46 / Christanna Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alberta, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (VA 46 / Christanna Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 58 Business; VA 46 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 58 Business; VA 46 / West Hicks Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Christanna Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (VA 46 / Christanna Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 58 Business; VA 46 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 58 Business; VA 46 / West Hicks Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrenceville, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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