Philadelphia to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Philadelphia from Roanoke?

The distance from Philadelphia to Roanoke is 317.5 miles (510.9 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.5 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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. 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 Philadelphia 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.