Directions to Caring For Creatures
From Charlottesville/Scottsville
Via Interstate 64:
Go east on 64 and exit onto Route 15 (Exit #136). Turn right (south) on 15 and continue about 8 miles into town of Palmyra. About a mile past the town, turn right onto Route 640. Continue to stop sign. Turn right onto Route 6. Go 2/10 mile, turn left onto Cunningham Road (also Rt. 640). Go ½ mile, turn left onto Shores Road. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane. Continue to fork in driveway, then bear to the right. Proceed through gate.
Via Rt. through Scottsville:
Proceed south on Route 20 into Scottsville. In Scottsville, turn left onto Route 6 East. Continue on Route 6 East for about 9½ miles. Turn right onto route 697. Stay on 697 — you’ll pass Cunningham Elementary School on left. About ¼ mile past school, turn right onto Shores Road. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane. Continue to fork in driveway, then bear to the right. Proceed through gate.
Via Rt. 53:
Take 53 heading towards Palmyra. Turn right on 660/619 just past the Cunningham store. Make an immediate left on 660. Go to end and turn right at stop sign onto 640. Go to stop sign and turn right onto Route 6. Go 2/10 mile, turn left onto Cunningham Road (also Rt. 640). Go ½ mile, turn left onto Shores Road. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane. Continue to fork in driveway, then bear to the right. Proceed through gate.
(Approximate driving time from Charlottesville to CFC is 45 minutes.)
From Fork Union
Via Rt.
At the Exxon station in the town of Fork Union, take a left on Route 6 West. Take a left onto Cunningham Road (RT. 640). Go ½ mile, turn left onto Shores Road. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane. Continue to fork in driveway, then bear to the right. Proceed through gate.
From Richmond
Via Interstate 64:
Go west on 64 and exit onto Route 15 (Exit #136). Turn left on 15 (south). For further directions see DIRECTIONS TO CFC FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE VIA I-64.
(Approximate driving time to CFC from Richmond is between an hour and an hour and a half.)
From Northern Virginia/D.C. Area
Via Interstate 95:
Exit Interstate 95 South onto Route 3 West (Fredericksburg exit). Stay on Route 3 West until intersection of Route 3 and Route 20 (15-20 minute drive). Turn left onto route 20 at the stoplight. Continue on Route 20 until you reach the T-intersection stop light in Orange. Turn left onto Route 15 (south). Stay on 15 until you reach Palmyra. About a mile past the town, turn right onto Route 640. Continue to stop sign. Turn right onto Route 6. Go 2/10 mile, turn left onto Cunningham Road (Rt. 640). Go ½ mile, turn left onto Shores Road. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane. Continue to fork in driveway and bear to the right. Proceed through gate.