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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.12 mi
04h 47m
Flight
189.41 mi
304.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.41 mi
Kilometers
304.82 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.12 mi
Kilometers
407.35 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester Point
Mon, May 25, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-05-25T07:50
Arrive Gloucester Point
Mon, May 25, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
126.4 mi
02h 23m
To Gloucester Point
126.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  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

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Yorktown, Lee Hall

    2408 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Merrimac Trail

    548 ft · 10 sec · Merrimac Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Yorktown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Yorktown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Williamsburg Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Williamsburg Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Goosley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goosley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Terrapin Cove Road

    92 m · 21 sec · Terrapin Cove Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Greate Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Greate Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
136 mi · 54%
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 2%
Old Williamsburg Road
2.37 mi · 1%
George Washington Memorial Highway
2.36 mi · 1%
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

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
189.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
02h 23m from Roanoke
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Gloucester Point. Straight-line distance: 189.41 mi (304.82 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Gloucester Point

#2 Gloucester Point

Census designated place

Population9,402
Coordinates37.2540300, -76.4968900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Gloucester Point (-76.49689, 37.25403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.81 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
17.86 gal · 67.62 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Gloucester Point. The current time is 07:50:38.

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.