Jacksonville, Florida to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.4 miles 787.6 km · straight line
551 miles actual route 886.7 km · driving distance
10h 37min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Roanoke?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Roanoke is 489.4 miles (787.6 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located N of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551 miles, taking about 10h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Roanoke in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 37min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 44min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 5min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM