Charlottesville to South Riding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

81 miles 130.4 km · straight line
101.3 miles estimated 163 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from South Riding?

The distance from Charlottesville to South Riding is 81 miles (130.4 km) as the crow flies. South Riding is located NE of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.3 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 South Riding. 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 South Riding

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & South Riding

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
South Riding
38.92°N, 77.50°W
America/New_York
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 307.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients