UVA: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia? The nearest airport is CHO (Charlottesville, 15 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
CHO
Charlottesville
Drive to campus
15 min
without traffic
Backup airport
RIC
Richmond
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 358 mi | 7 h 18 m | Either |
| Chicago, IL | 650 mi | 13 h 16 m | Either |
| Atlanta, GA | 522 mi | 10 h 39 m | Either |
| Dallas, TX | 1286 mi | 26 h 15 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2620 mi | 53 h 28 m | Fly |
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