How far is Roanoke, VA from Greenbriar, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Greenbriar, VA is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.2 mi
04h 09m
Flight
177.06 mi
284.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.06 mi
Kilometers
284.95 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.2 mi
Kilometers
354.38 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 8:34 PM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 12:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 8:34 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EST
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
110 mi
02h 04m
To Greenbriar
110.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport

    3109 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 620, SR 657: Braddock Road, Walney Road

    1269 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walney Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Walney Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Poplar Tree Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Poplar Tree Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Way

    86 m · 15 sec · Pond Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pennypacker Lane

    87 m · 13 sec · Pennypacker Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennypacker Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 71%
I 66 East
52.8 mi · 24%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
Poplar Tree Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Walney Road
1.37 mi · 1%
VA 28 North
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 26m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisonburg
02h 04m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Greenbriar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 110 miles from Roanoke and 110.1 miles from Greenbriar.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 8:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Greenbriar. Straight-line distance: 177.06 mi (284.95 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 Greenbriar

Greenbriar is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8734500, -77.4008200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Greenbriar (-77.40082, 38.87345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
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
7.77 gal
29.41 L · about $30.24
Round trip
$60.48
15.54 gal · 58.82 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.24 $60.48
Mid-grade $4.39 $34.14 $68.28
Premium $4.80 $37.27 $74.55
Diesel $6.18 $48.01 $96.02

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Greenbriar. The current time is 16:25:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.