How far is North Springfield, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from North Springfield, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.44 mi
03h 45m
Flight
182.75 mi
294.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.75 mi
Kilometers
294.11 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.44 mi
Kilometers
378.91 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in North Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Springfield
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Springfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Broadway
VA

Road in Manhattan, New York City

From North Springfield
117.4 mi
01h 52m
To Roanoke
118.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Springfield and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Springfield and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Heming Avenue

    2625 ft · 1 min · Heming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braddock Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Braddock Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    2921 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Springfield and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
157 mi · 67%
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 28%
I 581
5.88 mi · 2%
Capital Beltway
4.45 mi · 2%
Braddock Road
0.55 mi
I 495 North
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadway
01h 52m from North Springfield
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Springfield and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Springfield to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Broadway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from North Springfield and 118.1 miles from Roanoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Springfield and Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Broadway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadway.

RAIL

Staunton station

57 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

70 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

72 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

115 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Springfield and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 182.75 mi (294.11 km).

North Springfield

#1 North Springfield

Census designated place

Population7,274
Coordinates38.8042800, -77.2047000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Heming Avenue (-77.204838, 38.804308)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.45 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.83
16.62 gal · 62.9 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.92 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.80 $73.61
Premium $4.78 $39.71 $79.41
Diesel $5.62 $46.74 $93.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Springfield and Roanoke. The current time is 01:15:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.