How far is Amherst, VA from Roanoke, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Roanoke is 53.44 miles (86 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Roanoke, VA is 53.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Amherst to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 70.07 miles (112.77 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Roanoke will take approximately 01 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
| Population | 99058 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W |
| Latitude | 37.2709700 |
| Longitude | -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Roanoke: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424,37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Roanoke
The distance between Amherst and Roanoke is 113 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Roanoke. The current time is 04:20:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.36 liters (2.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Roanoke is $8.21 (diesel $10.61).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $8.21 | $9.3 | $10.18 | $10.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Roanoke (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
