How far is Roanoke, VA from Nellysford, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Nellysford, VA is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Nellysford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Nellysford.
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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
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 710: Fairfield
1496 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Sterrett Road
598 ft · 12 sec · Sterrett Road
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Continue on Sterret Road
111 m · 7 sec · Sterret Road
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Turn left onto North Lee Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Tye River Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tye River Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Tye River Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Tye River Turnpike
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Turn left
137 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Parkway
13.4 mi · 23 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Turn right onto Beech Grove Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Beech Grove Road
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Turn left onto Rockfish Valley Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Valley Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Nellysford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Continue straight
43.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Nellysford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Nellysford?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 48.4 miles from Roanoke and 48.5 miles from Nellysford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Nellysford.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Nellysford. Straight-line distance: 72.52 mi (116.71 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 Nellysford
Nellysford is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8904200, -78.8722400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nellysford (-78.87224, 37.89042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.92 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $15.10 | $30.19 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
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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