How far is Merrimac, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Merrimac, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimac and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and Roanoke.
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Start on Merrimac Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Merrimac Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1871 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Franklin Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 460 East: Roanoke
2921 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 460 East
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460 Business: Christiansburg
1234 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Roanoke Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roanoke Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North, US 460 East: Salem, Roanoke
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
1832 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 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 Merrimac 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 81 North
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Merrimac and Partly Cloudy near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimac to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shawsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Merrimac and 21 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrimac and Partly Cloudy near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Shawsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shawsville.
Blacksburg, VA
Roanoke
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 27.22 mi (43.81 km).
#1 Merrimac
Merrimac is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1895700, -80.4256100 |
| Altitude | 605 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.89 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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