Charlottesville to Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.6 miles 469.3 km · straight line
364.5 miles estimated 586.6 km · driving distance
7h 20min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Delaware?

The distance from Charlottesville to Delaware is 291.6 miles (469.3 km) as the crow flies. Delaware is located NW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.5 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Delaware in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville and Delaware. 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 Charlottesville to Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 20min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 48min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 58min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Delaware

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients