How far is Roanoke, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to South Hill, VA is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and South Hill.
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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
1009 ft · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 682
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Leesville Road
58 m · 9 sec · Leesville Road
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Turn left onto Sunburst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sunburst Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterlick Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterlick Road
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Continue on Lynbrook Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lynbrook Road
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Turn right onto Wards Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wards Road
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Turn left onto Calohan Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Calohan Road
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Continue on Wisecarver Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisecarver Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Mill Road
1834 ft · 33 sec · Browns Mill Road
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Turn right onto Brookneal Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Brookneal Highway
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Turn left onto Swinging Bridge Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · Swinging Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wickliffe Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wickliffe Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Phenix Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Phenix Main Street
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on David Bruce Highway
2017 ft · 1 min · David Bruce Highway
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Continue on David Bruce Avenue
1 km · 2 min · David Bruce Avenue
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Turn right onto Legrande Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Legrande Avenue
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Continue on Tollhouse Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tollhouse Highway
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Continue on Drakes Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Drakes Main Street
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Continue on Craftons Gate Highway
14.7 mi · 21 min · Craftons Gate Highway
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Continue on Black Branch Road
160 m · 10 sec · Black Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
13.6 mi · 21 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and South Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
18.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to South Hill?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Brookneal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Roanoke and 66.7 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.15 one way or $36.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Brookneal
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 Brookneal.
Kemper Street station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 106.86 mi (171.97 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 South Hill
South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7265300, -78.1288900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-78.12889, 36.72653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.86 | $18.15 | $36.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $22.41 | $44.83 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $28.94 | $57.88 |
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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