Origin
Bon Air, VA
Morning in Bon Air on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bon Air, VA
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Charlottesville, VA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.8-mile drive from Bon Air, VA to Charlottesville, VA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, accounting for 89% of the journey, with I-64 serving as the primary artery for the longest stretch of 59.1 miles. With an estimated fuel cost of around $11, this drive is budget-friendly and offers a direct path through the Southeast region of Virginia. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 59.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| North Parham Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Chippenham Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Monticello Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Buford Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Huguenot Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| VA 20 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air, VA and Charlottesville, VA.
1
Start on SR 718
14 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rockaway Road
2
Turn left onto SR 678
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Road
3
Turn right onto VA 147
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Huguenot Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward VA 150 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto VA 150
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Chippenham Parkway
6
Continue on SR 7518
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Parham Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 7518
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Parham Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
10
Merge onto I 64
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward VA 20: Charlottesville, Scottsville
12
Turn right onto VA 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto VA 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 20
14
Turn left onto US 250 BUS
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Market Street
15
Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
286 ft
·
15 sec
·
7th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Bon Air, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 69.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VA 147 / West Huguenot Road
Turn right onto VA 147 / West Huguenot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward VA 150 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 150 North
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 7518 / North Parham Road
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 7518 / North Parham Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
VA 20 / Monticello Avenue
Turn right onto VA 20 / Monticello Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
7th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 7th Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.92 one way
$21.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Charlottesville, VA
Morning in Charlottesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
1h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 1 hour and 26 minute trip. With 89% of the drive on highways, you'll spend the majority of your time on I-64, North Parham Road, and Chippenham Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 59.1 miles on I-64, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the journey. This profile indicates a route where efficiency and speed are prioritized, rather than winding country roads or frequent town detours. You'll likely experience a steady flow of traffic typical of major interstates.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and North Parham Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near VA 147 / West Huguenot Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (VA 147 / West Huguenot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (SR 7518 / North Parham Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Charlottesville, VA
Full guide →Charlottesville, in central Virginia, is a lovely university town of about 40,000 with lots to offer. Charlottesville is a town steeped in history and culture. Charlottesville is a major cultural center for central Virginia, and features more fine dining, shopping, and entertainment than one might expect for a town of its size. Ensconced in beautiful Albemarle County, Charlottesville is also surrounded by vineyards and horse country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Charlottesville, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.9 miles (VA 147 / West Huguenot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (SR 7518 / North Parham Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlottesville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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