How far is Roanoke, VA from Belmont, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Belmont, VA is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
219.8 mi
04h 17m
Flight
181.11 mi
291.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.11 mi
Kilometers
291.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.8 mi
Kilometers
353.73 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
Harrisonburg
VA

The most populous city in Virginia.

From Roanoke
109.9 mi
02h 08m
To Belmont
109.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Berryville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Leesburg Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 East: Tysons Corner

    1296 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Market Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Leesburg Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 659: Belmont, Ridge Road

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 659 South: Belmont Ridge Road

    133 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Belmont Ridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Belmont Ridge Road

    1499 ft · 35 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
172 mi · 78%
Leesburg Pike
18.3 mi · 8%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 6%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
Berryville Pike
3.47 mi · 2%
Belmont Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

94.2 mi · 01h 43m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisonburg
02h 08m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Roanoke and 109.9 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.74 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

38 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

57 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

110 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 181.11 mi (291.47 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 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0648300, -77.5099900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Belmont (-77.50999, 39.06483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.36 L · about $30.74
Round trip
$61.47
15.52 gal · 58.72 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.74 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.78 $37.08 $74.15
Diesel $5.62 $43.64 $87.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Belmont. The current time is 08:05:11.

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.