Charlottesville to Elmira: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Elmira?

The distance from Charlottesville to Elmira is 294.1 miles (473.3 km) as the crow flies. Elmira is located NNE of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.6 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Elmira in New York.

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. 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 Charlottesville and Elmira. 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.