How far is Mount Hermon, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Mount Hermon, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Hermon and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hermon and Roanoke.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
24 m · 2 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right onto Hunting Hills Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hunting Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto R & L Smith Drive
2 mi · 5 min · R & L Smith Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward R & L Smith Drive
54 m · 9 sec · R & L Smith Drive
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1267 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Jubal Early Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Jubal Early Highway
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Continue on JAE Valley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · JAE Valley Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
2965 ft · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Riverland Road Southeast
809 ft · 28 sec · Riverland Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverland Road Southeast
56 m · 6 sec · Riverland Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverland Road Southeast
2914 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Jamison Avenue Southeast
1920 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
1845 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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 Mount Hermon and Roanoke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Franklin Turnpike
Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mount Hermon and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Hermon to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Mount Hermon and 30.8 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Hermon and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Union Hall
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 Union Hall.
Roanoke
Danville
Kemper Street station
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hermon and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 km).
#1 Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6784700, -79.4222500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.85 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $14.77 | $29.53 |
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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