How far is Roanoke, VA from Hollymead, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Hollymead, VA is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.47 mi
02h 27m
Flight
100.7 mi
162.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.7 mi
Kilometers
162.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.47 mi
Kilometers
201.92 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 4:04 AM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 6:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-08T01:36
Arrive Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 4:04 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
62.7 mi
01h 13m
To Hollymead
62.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.1 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  16. 16

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Seminole Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hollymead Drive

    1169 ft · 34 sec · Hollymead Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollymead Drive

    1422 ft · 54 sec · Hollymead Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Goldentree Place

    39 m · 6 sec · Goldentree Place

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goldentree Place

Car Route Details

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

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
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 62%
I 64 East
31.1 mi · 25%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 5%
Seminole Trail
4.59 mi · 4%
US 29 North
4.27 mi · 3%
Emmet Street North
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Continue straight

64.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 13m from Roanoke
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Roanoke and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hollymead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Roanoke and 62.8 miles from Hollymead.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roanoke and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hollymead.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Hollymead. Straight-line distance: 100.7 mi (162.06 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 Hollymead

Hollymead is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1170800, -78.4416800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Hollymead (-78.44168, 38.11708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.48
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.24 $34.48
Mid-grade $4.39 $19.47 $38.93
Premium $4.80 $21.25 $42.50
Diesel $6.18 $27.37 $54.75

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 Hollymead. The current time is 01:36:35.

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.