How far is Roanoke, VA from Haymarket, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Haymarket, VA is about 204.4 miles (329 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
204.41 mi
03h 48m
Flight
164.52 mi
264.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.52 mi
Kilometers
264.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.41 mi
Kilometers
328.96 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haymarket
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Mon, Jun 1, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-06-01T15:00
Arrive Haymarket
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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

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
Mount Crawford
VA

Town of the United States

From Roanoke
102.2 mi
01h 54m
To Haymarket
102.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Warrenton, Haymarket

    122 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James Madison Highway

    636 ft · 16 sec · James Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2432 ft · 2 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 77%
I 66 East
40.1 mi · 20%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.46 mi
Williamson Road Northeast
0.31 mi
Franklin Road Southwest
0.25 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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Crawford
01h 54m from Roanoke
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Cloudy near Haymarket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (329 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Mount Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Roanoke and 102.2 miles from Haymarket.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Cloudy near Haymarket.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Crawford

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

26 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

84 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

99 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Haymarket. Straight-line distance: 164.52 mi (264.77 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

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

#2 Haymarket

Street in the St.

Population1,687
Coordinates38.8120600, -77.6363800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Haymarket (-77.63638, 38.81206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.12
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.56 $57.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.93 $63.87
Premium $4.78 $34.45 $68.90
Diesel $5.62 $40.55 $81.10

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Haymarket. The current time is 15:00:15.

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.