Charlottesville to Wilson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

162.4 miles 261.4 km · straight line
203.1 miles estimated 326.8 km · driving distance
4h 5min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Wilson?

The distance from Charlottesville to Wilson is 162.4 miles (261.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilson is located S of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 203.1 miles, taking about 4h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Wilson 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 Wilson. 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 Wilson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 5min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 54min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 53min $24–$71* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Wilson

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Wilson
35.72°N, 77.92°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 153.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients