Trip from Roanoke, VA to Woodstock, VA

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

148.1 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

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

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Roanoke, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roanoke, VA to Woodstock, VA covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 $23.70 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

74.1 miles from Roanoke, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 148.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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 Woodstock, VA is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Woodstock, 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
VA 42	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Reservoir Road	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 Woodstock, VA.

Start on the route

285 ft · 26 sec · the route

Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

Continue on Williamson Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

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

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 7 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

13 mi · 15 min · I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

Continue straight

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min

Keep slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

Take the exit slight right toward VA 42: Woodstock

0.2 mi · 33 sec · VA 42: Woodstock

Turn right onto West Reservoir Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Reservoir Road

Turn left onto Ox Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ox Road

Continue on Massanutten Heights

0.4 mi · 1 min · Massanutten Heights

Turn left onto South Commerce Street

397 ft · 12 sec · South Commerce Street

Turn right onto West Spring Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Spring Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto West Court Street

115 ft · 5 sec · West Court Street

Arrive at your destination

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 24m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodstock, 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 148.1 miles and 2h 48m.

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 74.1 mi from Roanoke, VA · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

74 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.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodstock, VA

The final approach into Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, 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

$23.70 one way

$47.40 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$25.82	$51.65
premium	$4.78	$27.86	$55.72
diesel	$5.64	$32.90	$65.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.4	$15.55	$7.11
Efficient EV	37	$12.96	$5.92
EV Truck/SUV	59.2	$20.73	$9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Evening in Roanoke on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodstock, VA

Evening in Woodstock on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

76°F

Oakland, MD

74 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

28 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

2h 48m 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 Woodstock, VA covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 74.1 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 $23.70 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.

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 Woodstock, VA is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Woodstock, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Roanoke, VA to Woodstock, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.