How far is Roanoke, VA from Lincolnia, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Lincolnia, VA is about 236.1 miles (380 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
236.13 mi
04h 30m
Flight
186.03 mi
299.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.03 mi
Kilometers
299.39 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.13 mi
Kilometers
380.02 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Lincolnia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Broadway
VA

Road in Manhattan, New York City

From Roanoke
118 mi
02h 15m
To Lincolnia
118.1 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.4 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    2186 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Fairfax, Annandale

    705 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 236 East: Little River Turnpike, Annandale

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 236 East: Annandale

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Little River Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Little River Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Little River Turnpike Service Road

    83 m · 19 sec · Little River Turnpike Service Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Beauregard Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Beauregard Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    26 m · 9 sec · Little River Turnpike

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 66%
I 66 East
64.5 mi · 27%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 2%
Little River Turnpike
4.29 mi · 2%
Capital Beltway
2.86 mi · 1%
VA 236 East
0.51 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadway
02h 15m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Roanoke and Rain Showers near Lincolnia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (380 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Broadway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Roanoke and 118.1 miles from Lincolnia.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roanoke and Rain Showers near Lincolnia.

Stop Ideas Near Broadway

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

57 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

70 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

72 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

115 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Lincolnia. Straight-line distance: 186.03 mi (299.39 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

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

#2 Lincolnia

Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population22,855
Coordinates38.8184500, -77.1433100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Lincolnia (-77.14331, 38.81845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.54 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
16.66 gal · 63.08 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.89 $73.79
Premium $4.78 $39.80 $79.60
Diesel $5.62 $46.85 $93.70

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Lincolnia. The current time is 01:07:16.

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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.