How far is Pearisburg, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Pearisburg, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearisburg and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearisburg and Roanoke.
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Start on Montgomery Street
100 m · 20 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wenonah Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 East
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue
13.5 mi · 18 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Continue on Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road
50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road
3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road
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Turn left
1497 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Pearisburg 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.
Virginia Avenue
Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Pearisburg and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearisburg to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Pearisburg and 38.2 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pearisburg and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg
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 Blacksburg.
Blacksburg, VA
Roanoke
Alderson
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearisburg and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 43.9 mi (70.65 km).
#1 Pearisburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,620 |
| Coordinates | 37.3267300, -80.7370200 |
| Altitude | 551 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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