How far is Roanoke, VA from Gloucester Point, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Gloucester Point, VA is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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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 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Gloucester Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Gloucester Point.
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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
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Yorktown, Lee Hall
2408 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Merrimac Trail
548 ft · 10 sec · Merrimac Trail
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Yorktown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yorktown Road
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Continue on Old Williamsburg Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Williamsburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Goosley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goosley Road
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Terrapin Cove Road
92 m · 21 sec · Terrapin Cove Road
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Turn left onto Greate Road
8 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Gloucester Point.
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Gloucester Point?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Roanoke and 126.6 miles from Gloucester Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Roanoke and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Point.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Gloucester Point. Straight-line distance: 189.41 mi (304.82 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 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Point (-76.49689, 37.25403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $3.96 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.55 | $79.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.67 | $85.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
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 · May 25, 2026
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