How far is Roanoke, VA from Aquia Harbour, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.6 mi
04h 10m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.6 mi
Kilometers
316.39 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 11, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-11T18:24
Arrive Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 11, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
98.2 mi
02h 05m
To Aquia Harbour
98.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Aquia Harbour.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Aquia Harbour.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

    1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast

    990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Williamson Road Northeast

    1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol

    878 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    37 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Plank Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Washington

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aquia

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1108 ft · 34 sec · Richmond Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Aquia Drive

    115 m · 10 sec · Aquia Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aquia Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Aquia Harbour.

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 40%
I 64 East
37 mi · 19%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 11%
I 95 North
12.9 mi · 7%
Plank Road
12.7 mi · 6%
Gordon Avenue
9.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Continue straight

64.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 05m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Aquia Harbour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Aquia Harbour?

The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Roanoke and 98.4 miles from Aquia Harbour.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Aquia Harbour.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Aquia Harbour. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.3 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Aquia Harbour

#2 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Aquia Harbour (-77.38887, 38.46262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.26 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
13.88 gal · 52.52 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.74 $61.47
Premium $4.78 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.62 $39.03 $78.06

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Aquia Harbour. The current time is 18:24:52.

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.