How far is Pembroke, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Pembroke, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Roanoke.
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Start on Cascade Drive
128 m · 19 sec · Cascade Drive
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 14 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 Pembroke 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
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Pembroke 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 Pembroke to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Shawsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Pembroke and 34.5 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Shawsville
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 Shawsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 38.49 mi (61.94 km).
#1 Pembroke
Town of Virginia United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.3195700, -80.6389500 |
| Altitude | 504 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
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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