How far is Broadlands, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.7 mi
03h 36m
Flight
178.54 mi
287.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.54 mi
Kilometers
287.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.7 mi
Kilometers
356.79 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Tue, Nov 10, 1:28 PM EST
Return by in Broadlands
Tue, Nov 10, 5:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadlands
2026-11-10T09:52
Arrive Roanoke
Tue, Nov 10, 1:28 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadlands
9:00 PM EST
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
Harrisonburg
VA

The most populous city in Virginia.

From Broadlands
112.3 mi
01h 48m
To Roanoke
109.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadlands and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 6 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Truro Parish Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Truro Parish Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belmont Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northstar Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Little River Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Little River Turnpike

    31 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Little River Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little River Turnpike

    41 m · 4 sec · Little River Turnpike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    2124 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Howsers Branch Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive

    1869 ft · 47 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway

    62 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  20. 20

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  26. 26

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadlands 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
157 mi · 71%
I 66 West
40.1 mi · 18%
James Madison Highway
7.93 mi · 4%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
Northstar Boulevard
4.11 mi · 2%
Little River Turnpike
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

109 mi · 01h 58m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
178.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisonburg
01h 48m from Broadlands
Leave By
9:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Broadlands and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broadlands to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Broadlands and 109.4 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Broadlands and Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg.

RAIL

Staunton station

38 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

57 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

110 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadlands and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 178.54 mi (287.33 km).

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#1 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Chickacoan Trail Drive (-77.520352, 39.01821)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.61 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.39
15.64 gal · 59.22 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $30.19 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.35 $34.02 $68.05
Premium $4.77 $37.29 $74.59
Diesel $6.16 $48.15 $96.30

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadlands and Roanoke. The current time is 09:52:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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