Trip from Roanoke, VA to Hayfield, VA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 81, I 66, Fairfax County Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 118.9 miles from Roanoke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

237.7 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Hayfield, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roanoke, VA to Hayfield, VA covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, I 66, Fairfax County Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143.6 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.17 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

118.9 miles from Roanoke, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 35m highway drive covering 237.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 143.6 miles on I 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 143.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 66. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 237.7 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 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles (US 220 BUS): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest

Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 220 BUS

Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Br...

6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1N Toward I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

217.8 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Take the exit toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55B-A Toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfi...

218.7 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 286 South: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 55A Toward VA 286 South: Springfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roanoke, VA and Hayfield, VA, road signs point toward Washington and Springfield Herndon.

Washington

163.4 mi in | ~3h 2m

Springfield Herndon

217.8 mi in | ~4h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	143.6 mi	2h 35m
I 66	54 mi	59m
Fairfax County Parkway	13.3 mi	20m
US 220	13.1 mi	15m
I 581	5.6 mi	7m
Franconia-Springfield Parkway	3.8 mi	5m
Hayfield Road	1.1 mi	2m
Williamson Road Northeast	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 143.6 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

285 ft · 26 sec · this road

Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

Continue on US 11; US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 220 BUS

Toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 581; US 220

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 581; US 220

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 220

13 mi · 15 min · US 220

Exit 1N Toward I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 81

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

79 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

Continue on I 66

43 mi · 46 min · I 66

Keep slight right at fork onto I 66

11 mi · 13 min · I 66

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 55B-A Toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 55A Toward VA 286 South: Springfield Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto VA 286

13 mi · 20 min · Fairfax County Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 289

3.8 mi · 5 min · Franconia-Springfield Parkway

Toward Restricted Lanes Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 8113

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Manchester Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 635

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hayfield Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 4126

479 ft · 17 sec · Bing Court

At end of road, turn right onto SR 4129

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Broadmoor Street

Arrive at destination

SR 4129

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 118.9 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.6 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.9 miles or 2h 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 3h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hayfield, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA

This is one driving day of about 237.7 miles and 4h 35m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 143.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.9 mi from Roanoke, VA · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cumberland, MD

119 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

Oakland, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Cumberland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.9 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hayfield, VA

The final approach into Hayfield, 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 Hayfield, 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.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 164

View on nps.gov

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

View on nps.gov

Shenandoah National Park

National Park

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour $30 near mile 123

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 213.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.17 one way

$74.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$40.64	$81.29
premium	$4.70	$43.99	$87.99
diesel	$5.61	$52.48	$104.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.3	0	$24.96	$11.41
Efficient EV	59.4	0	$20.80	$9.51
EV Truck/SUV	95.1	1	$33.28	$15.21

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Night in Roanoke on Tuesday

Local time

11:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hayfield, VA

Night in Hayfield on Tuesday

Local time

11:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Cumberland, MD

119 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

41 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 35m 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 Roanoke, VA to Hayfield, VA covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, I 66, Fairfax County Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.9 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 $37.17 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.