How far is Gloucester Point, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Gloucester Point, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gloucester Point and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point and Roanoke.
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Start on Greate Road
147 m · 14 sec · Greate Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Heights Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Lafayette Heights Drive
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
826 ft · 20 sec · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Coleman Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge
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Turn right onto Mathews Street
1292 ft · 47 sec · Mathews Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
3017 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Old Williamsburg Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Old Williamsburg Road
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Continue on Yorktown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yorktown Road
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
2033 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 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 Gloucester Point and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester Point and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gloucester Point to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Gloucester Point and 126.3 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.25 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester Point and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Point and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 189.41 mi (304.82 km).
#1 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $3.96 | $35.25 | $70.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.05 | $100.11 |
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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