How far is Aquia Harbour, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Aquia Harbour, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.11 mi
03h 37m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.11 mi
Kilometers
328.48 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aquia Harbour
2026-04-18T05:28
Arrive Roanoke
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aquia Harbour
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Aquia Harbour
98.3 mi
01h 48m
To Roanoke
105.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aquia Harbour and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquia Drive

    115 m · 16 sec · Aquia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Garrisonville Road

    1019 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: I-95 south

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    534 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    152 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street

  15. 15

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Gordon Avenue

    817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue

    37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Richmond Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  31. 31

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aquia Harbour and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
115 mi · 56%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 11%
I 95
13.2 mi · 6%
Plank Road
12.6 mi · 6%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 4%
James Madison Highway
7.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 48m from Aquia Harbour
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aquia Harbour and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aquia Harbour to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Aquia Harbour and 105.8 miles from Roanoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aquia Harbour and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesboro.

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aquia Harbour and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.3 km).

Aquia Harbour

#1 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquia Drive (-77.388777, 38.462684)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.89 $63.78
Premium $4.78 $34.40 $68.80
Diesel $5.62 $40.49 $80.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aquia Harbour and Roanoke. The current time is 05:28:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.