How far is Roanoke, VA from Wattsville, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Wattsville, VA is about 371.4 miles (597.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Fog then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Wattsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Wattsville.
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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
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
1149 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
65.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn right onto Chincoteague Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chincoteague Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chincoteague Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Wattsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wattsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Wattsville?
The road trip is about 371.4 miles (597.7 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.6 miles from Roanoke and 185.8 miles from Wattsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 124 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.35 one way or $102.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wattsville.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Wattsville. Straight-line distance: 247.39 mi (398.14 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 Wattsville
Wattsville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9340100, -75.4996500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wattsville (-75.49965, 37.93401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $51.35 | $102.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $57.87 | $115.74 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $63.20 | $126.41 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $81.23 | $162.46 |
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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