How far is Triangle, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Triangle, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Triangle and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Triangle and Roanoke.
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Start on Maureen Caddigan Way
68 m · 12 sec · Maureen Caddigan Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joplin Road
2886 ft · 1 min · Joplin Road
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Take the ramp left
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight left
152 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
1404 ft · 50 sec · Caroline Street
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Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on East Gordon Avenue
817 ft · 20 sec · East Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Turn straight onto Richmond Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Triangle and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Triangle and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Triangle to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Triangle and 108.9 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Triangle and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Triangle and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 167.12 mi (268.96 km).
#1 Triangle
Unincorporated community in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,188 |
| Coordinates | 38.5467900, -77.3366500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.96 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.45 | $70.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.73 | $83.46 |
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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