Origin
Chincoteague, VA
Afternoon in Chincoteague on Monday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chincoteague, VA to Roanoke, VA
Drive Time
6h 27m
Distance
345.2 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
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6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, VA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Chincoteague, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 345.2 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chincoteague Road, Atlantic Road, Thornton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 345.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chincoteague Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chincoteague, VA to Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlantic Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thornton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lankford Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northampton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chincoteague Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chincoteague, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Chincoteague Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Chincoteague Road
3
Turn left onto Atlantic Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlantic Road
4
Turn right onto Thornton Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thornton Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Lankford Highway
6
Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lankford Highway
7
Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
8
Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northampton Boulevard
9
Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
11
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
12
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
13
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
14
Keep slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
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I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 North: Washington
17
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 64 West: Charlottesville
19
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 64 West: Charlottesville
20
Keep slight left
48 mi
·
52 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
23
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
24
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
25
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
26
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
27
Turn left
115 ft
·
14 sec
28
Turn left
131 ft
·
10 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.6 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roanoke, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chincoteague, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chincoteague, VA
This is one driving day of about 345.2 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chincoteague, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.6 mi from Chincoteague, VA · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roanoke, VA
The final approach into Roanoke, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roanoke, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.25 one way
$110.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $60.19 | $120.39 |
| premium | $4.78 | $64.94 | $129.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.69 | $153.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
| Efficient EV | 86.3 | 0 | $30.21 | $13.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.1 | 1 | $48.33 | $22.09 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Afternoon in Roanoke on Monday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
173 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chincoteague, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 345.2 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chincoteague Road, Atlantic Road, Thornton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chincoteague, VA to Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chincoteague, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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