How far is Roanoke, VA from Mount Hermon, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Mount Hermon, VA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Mount Hermon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Mount Hermon.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
1425 ft · 28 sec · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverland Road Southeast
2663 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn slight right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 South
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 29 South
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto R & L Smith Drive
2 mi · 5 min · R & L Smith Drive
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Turn left onto Hunting Hills Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hunting Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
114 m · 10 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Mount Hermon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Franklin Turnpike
Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Mount Hermon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Mount Hermon?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Union Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Roanoke and 37.1 miles from Mount Hermon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Mount Hermon.
Stop Ideas Near Union Hall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Hall.
Roanoke
Danville
Kemper Street station
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Mount Hermon. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6784700, -79.4222500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Hermon (-79.42225, 36.67847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.85 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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