How far is Sandston, VA from Roanoke, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sandston and Roanoke is 145.17 miles (233.63 km).
Flight distance from Sandston, VA to Roanoke, VA is 145.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Sandston to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sandston, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 199.98 miles (321.84 km) by car.
Driving from Sandston to Roanoke will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Sandston
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'25"N 77°18'57"W |
| Latitude | 37.5234800 |
| Longitude | -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
| Population | 99058 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W |
| Latitude | 37.2709700 |
| Longitude | -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Roanoke: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424,37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sandston and Roanoke
The distance between Sandston and Roanoke is 322 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sandston and Roanoke. The current time is 16:58:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.71 liters (7.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sandston and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sandston to Roanoke is $23.43 (diesel $30.29).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $23.43 | $26.55 | $29.05 | $30.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sandston and Roanoke (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
