How far is Roanoke, VA from Exmore, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Exmore, VA is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.83 mi
06h 34m
Flight
226.75 mi
364.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.75 mi
Kilometers
364.92 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.83 mi
Kilometers
538.86 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exmore
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-18T17:38
Arrive Exmore
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Roanoke
167.3 mi
03h 17m
To Exmore
167.5 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel

    1149 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard

    1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Lankford Highway

    29.6 mi · 41 min · Lankford Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Westfield Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Westfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 47%
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 23%
Lankford Highway
31 mi · 9%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.2 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
03h 17m from Roanoke
Leave By
10:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Exmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Roanoke and 167.5 miles from Exmore.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.82 one way or $93.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Exmore. Straight-line distance: 226.75 mi (364.92 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Exmore

#2 Exmore

Town of the United States

Population1,362
Coordinates37.5318000, -75.8229900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Exmore (-75.82299, 37.5318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.82 gal
44.73 L · about $46.82
Round trip
$93.64
23.64 gal · 89.46 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 210.1 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.82 $93.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $52.35 $104.70
Premium $4.78 $56.48 $112.95
Diesel $5.62 $66.48 $132.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Exmore. The current time is 17:38:15.

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.