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Charlottesville

Virginia, United States · North America

About Charlottesville

Charlottesville sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hollymead, 34km from Shenandoah National Park.

Charlottesville is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 46,597, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Charlottesville sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Charlottesville to your route.

About Charlottesville

Carter–Gilmer House is a historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built about 1820, and is a three-story, three-bay, Federal style brick townhouse dwelling. The house has been divided into apartments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

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Where is Charlottesville located?

Charlottesville is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.0293 latitude, -78.4767 longitude.

What is the population of Charlottesville?

Charlottesville has a population of approximately 46,597 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
46,597
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.0293, -78.4767

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Charlottesville

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Shenandoah National Park

Blue Ridge Mountain beauty along the scenic Skyline Drive with cascading waterfalls and lush forests.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Skyline Drive

A 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Thorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)

One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Charlottesville

  • 35 kmSkyline DriveA 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • 59 kmThorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.
  • 64 kmStony Man Overlook (Skyline Drive)The highest viewpoint accessible by car on Skyline Drive, with a short trail to a 4,011-foot summit overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Charlottesville.

Pantops

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 3,027

Hollymead

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 7,690

Lake Monticello

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 9,920

Crozet

🇺🇸 United States

20 km awayPop. 5,565

Ruckersville

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 1,141

Twin Lakes

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 1,647

Palmyra

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 104

Gordonsville

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 1,577

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