Origin
Charlottesville, VA
Afternoon in Charlottesville on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlottesville, VA to East Highland Park, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlottesville, VA
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East Highland Park, VA
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Trip Overview
Charlottesville, VA to East Highland Park, VA is 69.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The majority of this drive is on the interstate, making for a straightforward trip. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 61.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| West Laburnum Avenue | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Richmond Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 9th Street Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Long Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fenwick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,573 veh/hr typical · worst 3,053
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville, VA and East Highland Park, VA.
1
Start on this road
233 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 250 BUS
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Market Street
3
Turn left onto US 250 BUS; VA 20
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
9th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 250 BUS; VA 20
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East High Street
5
Turn right onto US 250; VA 20
315 ft
·
7 sec
·
Long Street
6
Continue on US 250; VA 20
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Richmond Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 64 East
8
Merge onto I 64
62 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward VA 197: Laburnum Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto West Laburnum Avenue
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Laburnum Avenue
12
Continue on West Laburnum Avenue
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Laburnum Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Fenwick Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fenwick Street
14
Arrive at destination
Fenwick Street
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 34.7 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.7 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast
Turn left onto US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
8
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 197: Laburnum Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 197: Laburnum Avenue
6
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
West Laburnum Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West Laburnum Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.27 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| premium | $4.64 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
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
East Highland Park, VA
Afternoon in East Highland Park on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Louisa, VA
35 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 to spend about 89% of your time on the highway, with a continuous stretch of 61.7 miles on I 64. The interstate driving will transition to surface streets like West Laburnum Avenue and Richmond Road as you approach your destination. Given the highway share, anticipate a steady pace with frequent exits as you get closer to East Highland Park.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Laburnum Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
515 ft
193 ft
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
602 ft
Highest Point
515 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Charlottesville, VA
Full guide →Founded 1762
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.
Top landmarks
- • University of Virginia — public university in Charlottesville, Virginia
- • Robert Edward Lee sculpture — former public statue in Charlottesville, Virginia
- • Equestrian statue of Stonewall Jackson — former public statue in Charlottesville, Virginia
Arriving in East Highland Park, VA
Full guide →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 25m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 61.7 miles on I 64. 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 0.1 miles (US 250 BUS; VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Highland Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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