How far is Nellysford, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Nellysford, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 51m.
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
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 Nellysford and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nellysford and Roanoke.
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Start on Rockfish Valley Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Beech Grove Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Beech Grove Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Parkway
13.4 mi · 23 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Turn left
137 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Tye River Turnpike
5.4 mi · 10 min · Tye River Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Jackson Highway
65 m · 3 sec · Lee Jackson Highway
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Continue on North Lee Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Sterret Road
111 m · 7 sec · Sterret Road
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Continue on Sterrett Road
1356 ft · 32 sec · Sterrett Road
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Take the ramp left
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 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 Nellysford 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.
Sterrett Road
Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nellysford 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 Nellysford to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Nellysford and 63.6 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 2:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.47 one way or $30.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nellysford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nellysford and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 72.52 mi (116.71 km).
#1 Nellysford
Nellysford is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8904200, -78.8722400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
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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