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Trip from Gloucester Point, VA to Roanoke, VA

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

252 mi

406 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 33m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census designated place in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States

Gloucester Point, VA

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Downtown Roanoke, VA, VA

Roanoke, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 252 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, I 81, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.33 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

126 miles from Gloucester Point, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 252 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 165.4 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 165.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 252 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
7
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington
6
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
6
77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
8
245.3 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | US 220

Take the exit onto US 220 toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 143 Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Roanoke, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.

Rocky Mount

52.5 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 165.4 mi 2h 59m
I 81 47.7 mi 52m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 22.6 mi 24m
US 220 5.9 mi 8m
Old Williamsburg Road 3.1 mi 5m
Coleman Bridge 1.1 mi 1m
Yorktown Road 0.9 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 165.4 mi, about 2h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point, VA and Roanoke, VA.

1

Start on SR 1208

483 ft · 13 sec · Greate Road
2

Turn right onto SR 1206

369 ft · 14 sec · Lafayette Heights Drive
3

Turn left onto US 17

0.2 mi · 19 sec · George Washington Memorial Highway
4

Continue on US 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · Coleman Bridge
5

Turn right onto Mathews Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Mathews Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto Water Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Water Street
7

Continue on SR 1020

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Williamsburg Road
8

Continue on VA 238

0.9 mi · 1 min · Yorktown Road
9

Turn slight right

151 ft · 6 sec
10

Turn slight right onto VA 143

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
12

Merge onto I 64

45 mi · 48 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec
Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
17

Merge onto I 64

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

48 mi · 52 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit onto US 220

5.9 mi · 8 min · US 220
Exit 143 Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke Use the slight left lane.
20

Take the exit onto US 220 BUS

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 220 BUS
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 56 sec · US 220 BUS
22

Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
23

Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

477 ft · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
24

Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

379 ft · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
25

Turn left

115 ft · 13 sec
26

Turn left

132 ft · 9 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126 miles from Gloucester Point, VA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 miles.

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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 126 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

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 Gloucester Point, 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 Gloucester Point, VA

This is one driving day of about 252 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gloucester Point, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 165.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 126 mi from Gloucester Point, VA · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poolesville, MD

126 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Plata, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126 miles from Gloucester Point, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour $15 near mile 8.7
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 252
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 52.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.33 one way

$80.66 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $43.94 $87.88
premium $4.78 $47.40 $94.81
diesel $5.64 $55.99 $111.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.6 0 $26.46 $12.10
Efficient EV 63 0 $22.05 $10.08
EV Truck/SUV 100.8 1 $35.28 $16.13

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Gloucester Point, VA

Afternoon in Gloucester Point on Monday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roanoke, VA

Afternoon in Roanoke on Monday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 252 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 81, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126 miles from Gloucester Point, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 252 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Roanoke, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.

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