Origin
Roanoke, VA
Late night in Roanoke on Wednesday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to North Shore, VA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, VA
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North Shore, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roanoke, VA to North Shore, VA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on VA 116, Booker T Washington Highway, Scruggs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on VA 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.9 miles from Roanoke, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Roanoke, VA to North Shore, VA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
VA 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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VA 24 / Bullitt Avenue Southeast
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 24 / Bullitt Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VA 116 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Booker T Washington Highway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Scruggs Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| 9th Street Southeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Riverland Road Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bullitt Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bluewater Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
VA 116
— 13.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and North Shore, VA.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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1st Street Southwest
3
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn right onto VA 116
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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South Jefferson Street
5
Turn left onto VA 24
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on VA 24
426 ft
·
7 sec
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Jamison Avenue Southeast
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bullitt Avenue Southeast
8
Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street Southeast
9
At end of road, turn left onto VA 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverland Road Southeast
10
Turn slight right onto VA 116
13 mi
·
20 min
·
VA 116
11
At end of road, turn left onto VA 122
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Booker T Washington Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto VA 122
54 ft
·
0 sec
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Booker T Washington Highway
13
Continue on VA 122
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Booker T Washington Highway
14
Turn right onto SR 616
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Scruggs Road
15
Turn left onto SR 942
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
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Bluewater Drive
16
Arrive at destination
SR 942
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.9 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 27.9 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Shore, 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 27.9 miles and 45m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on VA 116 for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Roanoke, VA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Shore, VA
The final approach into North Shore, 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 North Shore, 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
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North Shore, VA
Late night in North Shore on Wednesday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
45m 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 North Shore, VA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are VA 116, Booker T Washington Highway, Scruggs Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roanoke, VA to North Shore, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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