How far is Fairfax, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfax and Charlottesville is 84.84 miles (136.53 km).
Flight distance from Fairfax, VA to Charlottesville, VA is 84.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Fairfax to Charlottesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfax, Virginia to Charlottesville, Virginia is: 100.53 miles (161.8 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfax to Charlottesville will take approximately 01 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Fairfax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 23429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'46"N 77°18'23"W |
| Latitude | 38.8462200 |
| Longitude | -77.3063700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
| Population | 46950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.0293100 |
| Longitude | -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charlottesville: (-78.476567,38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairfax and Charlottesville
The distance between Fairfax and Charlottesville is 162 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fairfax and Charlottesville. The current time is 16:28:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.43 liters (3.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfax and Charlottesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfax to Charlottesville is $11.78 (diesel $15.23).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.78 | $13.35 | $14.6 | $15.23 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfax and Charlottesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
