Boston, Massachusetts to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.6 miles 945.6 km · straight line
671.9 miles actual route 1081.3 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Roanoke?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Roanoke is 587.6 miles (945.6 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.9 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Roanoke in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Roanoke. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM