How far is Roanoke, VA from Bealeton, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
179.17 mi
03h 39m
Flight
148.87 mi
239.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.87 mi
Kilometers
239.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.17 mi
Kilometers
288.35 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-12T06:40
Arrive Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fishersville
VA

Census designated place

From Roanoke
89.5 mi
01h 49m
To Bealeton
89.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Bealeton.

  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

    31.1 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  16. 16

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Catlett Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Catlett Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Schoolhouse Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schoolhouse Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 43%
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 19%
I 64 East
31.1 mi · 17%
James Madison Highway
14.7 mi · 8%
James Monroe Highway
7.72 mi · 4%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishersville
01h 49m from Roanoke
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Bealeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Bealeton?

The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Roanoke and 89.6 miles from Bealeton.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fishersville

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

11 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

42 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Bealeton. Straight-line distance: 148.87 mi (239.58 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Bealeton (-77.76388, 38.57179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.93 L · about $25.03
Round trip
$50.07
12.64 gal · 47.86 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.03 $50.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.99 $55.98
Premium $4.78 $30.20 $60.39
Diesel $5.62 $35.54 $71.09

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Bealeton. The current time is 06:40:39.

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.