How far is Roanoke, VA from Central Garage, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Central Garage, VA is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Central Garage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Central Garage.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 627 East: Pole Green Road
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Pole Green Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Pole Green Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
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Continue on Richmond Tappahannock Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway
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Turn right onto King William Road
561 ft · 11 sec · King William Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King William Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Central Garage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Roanoke and Mostly Cloudy near Central Garage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Central Garage?
The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Roanoke and 103.5 miles from Central Garage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.59 one way or $57.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Roanoke and Mostly Cloudy near Central Garage.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Central Garage. Straight-line distance: 157.43 mi (253.36 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Garage
Central Garage is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7440300, -77.1316400 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Garage (-77.13164, 37.74403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.92 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $35.19 | $70.39 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $45.23 | $90.46 |
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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