Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
192.7 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Fredericksburg, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 192.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George Street, Barton Street, Hanover Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.3 miles from Fredericksburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 192.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanover Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Emancipation Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patriot Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg, VA and Roanoke, VA.
Start on Princess Anne Street
Turn right onto George Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Barton Street
Turn right onto George Street
Continue on Hanover Street
Turn right onto High Street
Turn left onto William Street
Continue on William Street
Take the exit right toward US 1 South, Massaponax
Turn sharp right onto Emancipation Highway
Continue on Patriot Highway
Turn right onto Courthouse Road
Continue on Courthouse Bypass
Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
Continue on Courthouse Road
Continue on New Bridge Road
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
Turn right onto Mansfield Road
Turn right onto Goldmine Road
Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto Courthouse Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
Keep slight left
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roanoke, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fredericksburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fredericksburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 192.7 miles and 3h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.3 mi from Fredericksburg, VA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Fredericksburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$30.05 one way
$60.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.25 | $72.50 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $42.67 | $85.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fredericksburg on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Roanoke on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Poolesville, MD
96 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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