How far is Falmouth, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Falmouth, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Roanoke.
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Start on Butler Road
6 m · 1 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1795 ft · 40 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Emancipation Highway
3.3 mi · 7 min · Emancipation Highway
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Continue on Patriot Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Patriot Highway
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Courthouse Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass
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Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
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Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
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Turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
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Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
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Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
834 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road
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Take the ramp right
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Roanoke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Courthouse Road
Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Falmouth and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 95.6 miles from Falmouth and 97.2 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Falmouth and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 153.37 mi (246.83 km).
#1 Falmouth
Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3240200, -77.4683200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $32.78 | $65.57 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $42.13 | $84.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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