How far is Roanoke, VA from North Shore, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to North Shore, VA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and North Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and North Shore.
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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 left onto Booker T Washington Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Booker T Washington Highway
17 m · 1 sec · Booker T Washington Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Booker T Washington Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Scruggs Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Scruggs Road
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Turn left onto Bluewater Drive
1231 ft · 54 sec · Bluewater Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluewater Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and North Shore.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
13.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Roanoke and Mostly Clear near North Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to North Shore?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boones Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Roanoke and 14 miles from North Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Roanoke and Mostly Clear near North Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Boones Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Town of Vinton
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boones Mill.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and North Shore. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 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 North Shore
North Shore is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0820900, -79.6583600 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Shore (-79.65836, 37.08209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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