Charlottesville to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Raleigh?

The distance from Charlottesville to Raleigh is 155.7 miles (250.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located S of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 179 miles, taking about 4h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.