How far is Central Garage, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Central Garage, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
206.31 mi
03h 16m
Flight
157.43 mi
253.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.43 mi
Kilometers
253.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.31 mi
Kilometers
332.03 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sat, Nov 7, 11:13 AM EST
Return by in Central Garage
Sat, Nov 7, 2:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Garage
2026-11-07T07:56
Arrive Roanoke
Sat, Nov 7, 11:13 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Garage
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Central Garage
103.5 mi
01h 38m
To Roanoke
102.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Garage and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on King William Road

    561 ft · 13 sec · King William Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Tappahannock Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Mechanicsville Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Charlottesville, Washington

    3047 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Garage 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
169 mi · 82%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 7%
Mechanicsville Turnpike
11.1 mi · 5%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
Richmond Tappahannock Highway
5.06 mi · 2%
I 295 North
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
01h 38m from Central Garage
Leave By
10:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Central Garage and Mostly Clear near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central Garage to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Central Garage and 102.8 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 10:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Central Garage and Mostly Clear near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Garage and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 157.43 mi (253.36 km).

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#1 Central Garage

Central Garage is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7440300, -77.1316400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: King William Avenue (-77.131548, 37.74413)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.41 $32.13 $64.27
Premium $4.82 $35.10 $70.19
Diesel $6.20 $45.11 $90.21

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Garage and Roanoke. The current time is 07:56:47.

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