Distance between Roanoke VA and Alexandria VA

The distance from Roanoke to Alexandria is 238 miles by road including 217 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes and goes through Harrisonburg, Hollins, Staunton, New Market, Strasburg, Front Royal and Gainesville.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Roanoke 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 11 7 mi, 08 min
Hollins 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
I 81 78 mi, 1 h 09 min
Staunton 85 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.8 gal
I 81 22 mi, 19 min
Harrisonburg 107 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 3.5 gal
I 81 21 mi, 18 min
New Market 127 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 4.3 gal
I 81 32 mi, 28 min
Strasburg 159 mi 2:24 2 h 24 min 5.4 gal
I 81 I 66 9 mi, 07 min
Front Royal 168 mi 2:32 2 h 32 min 5.7 gal
I 66 35 mi, 31 min
Gainesville 203 mi 3:03 3 h 03 min 6.9 gal
I 66 11 mi, 10 min
Centreville 214 mi 3:14 3 h 14 min 7.2 gal
US 29 I 495 25 mi, 30 min
Alexandria 238 mi 3:44 3 h 44 min 8.0 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Roanoke 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 11 7 mi, 08 min
Hollins 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
I 81 32 mi, 28 min
Red Mills 39 mi 0:37 37 min 1.3 gal
I 81 39 mi, 33 min
Brookwood 78 mi 1:11 1 h 11 min 2.6 gal
I 64 4 mi, 03 min
Jolivue 81 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.7 gal
I 64 I 81 4 mi, 03 min
Staunton 85 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.8 gal
I 81 22 mi, 19 min
Harrisonburg 107 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 3.5 gal
I 81 12 mi, 11 min
Mauzy 119 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.8 gal
I 81 9 mi, 07 min
New Market 127 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 4.3 gal
I 81 8 mi, 07 min
Mount Jackson 135 mi 2:03 2 h 03 min 4.5 gal
I 81 24 mi, 21 min
Strasburg 159 mi 2:24 2 h 24 min 5.4 gal
I 81 I 66 9 mi, 07 min
Front Royal 168 mi 2:32 2 h 32 min 5.7 gal
I 66 7 mi, 06 min
Linden 175 mi 2:38 2 h 38 min 5.9 gal
I 66 2 mi, 02 min
Petersburg 178 mi 2:41 2 h 41 min 6.0 gal
I 66 21 mi, 17 min
Beverley Mill 198 mi 2:59 2 h 59 min 6.7 gal
I 66 4 mi, 03 min
Haymarket 202 mi 3:02 3 h 02 min 6.9 gal
I 66 1 mi, 01 min
Gainesville 203 mi 3:03 3 h 03 min 6.9 gal
I 66 6 mi, 05 min
Carlyle Station 209 mi 3:09 3 h 09 min 7.1 gal
I 66 4 mi, 04 min
Centreville 214 mi 3:13 3 h 13 min 7.2 gal
US 29 3 mi, 03 min
Crystal Springs 217 mi 3:17 3 h 17 min 7.4 gal
US 29 VA 286 2 mi, 01 min
Blevinstown 219 mi 3:19 3 h 19 min 7.4 gal
1 mi, 00 min
Centreville 219 mi 3:20 3 h 20 min 7.4 gal
SR 620 2 mi, 02 min
George Mason 221 mi 3:22 3 h 22 min 7.5 gal
SR 620 4 mi, 05 min
Burke 224 mi 3:27 3 h 27 min 7.6 gal
SR 620 1 mi, 01 min
West Springfield 226 mi 3:29 3 h 29 min 7.6 gal
SR 620 1 mi, 01 min
Annandale 227 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 7.7 gal
SR 620 1 mi, 00 min
Ravensworth 227 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 7.7 gal
I 495 2 mi, 02 min
Springfield 230 mi 3:34 3 h 34 min 7.8 gal
I 495 2 mi, 01 min
Franconia 232 mi 3:36 3 h 36 min 7.9 gal
I 95 2 mi, 02 min
Rose Hill 234 mi 3:38 3 h 38 min 7.9 gal
I 95 2 mi, 02 min
Huntington 236 mi 3:41 3 h 41 min 8.0 gal
I 95 2 mi, 02 min
Alexandria 238 mi 3:44 3 h 44 min 8.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Roanoke to Alexandria?

Fuel cost: 31 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 238 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Roanoke to Alexandria?

Driving time: 3 h 44 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 173 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 32 min
  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 16 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 14 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 7 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 16 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 9 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Roanoke to Alexandria by land?

The distance between Roanoke and Alexandria is 238 mi by road including 217.5 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Roanoke and Alexandria respectively.

How far is Roanoke to Alexandria by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Roanoke and Alexandria is 190.1 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Roanoke and Alexandria respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Roanoke from Alexandria by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 22 min to cover the distance of 190 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 23 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Roanoke to Alexandria?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 16 min to cover the distance of 190 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Roanoke and Alexandria?

The halfway point between Roanoke and Alexandria is Mauzy.

The distance from Mauzy to Roanoke is 119 mi and driving will take about 1 h 48 min. The road between Mauzy and Alexandria has length 119 mi and will take approximately 1 h 55 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • New Market is in 127 mi from Roanoke and 111 mi from Alexandria
  • Harrisonburg is in 107 mi from Roanoke and 132 mi from Alexandria
  • Mount Jackson is in 135 mi from Roanoke and 103 mi from Alexandria

Where is Roanoke in relation to Alexandria?

Roanoke is located 190 mi south-west of Alexandria.

Roanoke has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.27097, longitude -79.94143.

Alexandria has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.80511, longitude -77.04702.

Which highway goes from Roanoke to Alexandria?

The route from Roanoke to Alexandria follows I 81.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 66: 52 mi
  • I 64: 30 mi
  • US 11: 14 mi
  • I 495: 9 mi
  • SR 620: 9 mi
  • I 95: 5 mi
  • US 17: 4 mi
  • US 220: 4 mi
  • US 29: 4 mi
  • VA 55: 3 mi
  • VA 234: 2 mi
  • US 221: 1 mi
  • VA 116: 1 mi
  • VA 115: 1 mi
  • US 1: 1 mi
  • VA 286: 1 mi
  • US 220 Business: 1 mi
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