How far is Roanoke, VA from Waverly, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Waverly, VA is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Waverly.
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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
89 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Rives Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1738 ft · 34 sec · North County Drive
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Turn right onto Maifield Avenue
1445 ft · 46 sec · Maifield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
25 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Waverly.
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
89 mi · 01h 52m
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 Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Waverly?
The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Hampden Sydney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Roanoke and 94 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden Sydney
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 Hampden Sydney.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 157.57 mi (253.58 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 Waverly
Waverly is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0359800, -77.0952400 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-77.09524, 37.03598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $29.26 | $58.53 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $31.96 | $63.93 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $41.08 | $82.16 |
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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