Origin
Roanoke, VA
Evening in Roanoke on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
179.2 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, VA
Kelly
Bealeton, VA
Ronald Fuentes
Trip Overview
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street Southwest, Franklin Road Southwest, Williamson Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.68 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
89.6 miles from Roanoke, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 179.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Street Southwest 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA is easy. At 3h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Road Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamson Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamson Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 581 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 29 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Street Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Bealeton, VA.
1
Start on the route
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
3
Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Williamson Road Southeast
5
Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Williamson Road Northeast
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
7
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
7 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
9
Continue straight
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 64 East: Richmond
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper
12
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
5 min
13
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
Emmet Street North
15
Continue on Emmet Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmet Street North
16
Continue on Seminole Trail
34 mi
·
48 min
·
Seminole Trail
17
Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
James Monroe Highway
18
Continue on James Madison Highway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James Madison Highway
19
Turn slight right onto Catlett Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Catlett Road
20
Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Schoolhouse Road
21
Arrive at your 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 89.6 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 49m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 49m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bealeton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roanoke, 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 89.6 mi from Roanoke, VA · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 89.6 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bealeton, VA
The final approach into Bealeton, 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 Bealeton, 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
$28.68 one way
$57.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $31.25 | $62.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.81 | $79.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Bealeton, VA
Evening in Bealeton on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
90 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
25 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
3h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street Southwest, Franklin Road Southwest, Williamson Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Roanoke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.68 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA is easy. At 3h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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