Bristol, Tennessee to Charlottesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

226.7 miles 364.9 km · straight line
283.4 miles estimated 456.1 km · driving distance
5h 42min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Charlottesville?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Charlottesville is 226.7 miles (364.9 km) as the crow flies. Charlottesville is located ENE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 283.4 miles, taking about 5h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Charlottesville in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Charlottesville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Tennessee to Charlottesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 42min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 50min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 25min $34–$99* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Charlottesville

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 109.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients