Roanoke is an independent city (which means it is not a part of any established county) located in the southwestern region of the U.S. state of Virginia. It is currently home to a population of over 97,000 residents and is the anchor of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area, one of the largest metro areas in the state (though it pales in comparison to the larger ones in the area).
First established under the name “Big Lick” in 1852, the city was renamed Roanoke in 1884, when it was reincorporated as an independent city. Frequent annexation of nearby lands led to rapid growth during the early 20th century, though the state legislature put a stop to it in 1976.
Today the city is known for its rail and overland transportation services, healthcare and retail more than anything.
Basic Facts About Roanoke
- Current population: 97,000
- Current mayor: David A. Bowers
- Total area: 43 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.roanokeva.gov/
- Founded in: 1852
- Zip codes: 24001-24020, 24022-24038, 24040, 24042-24045, 24048, 24050, 24155, 24157
- Area codes: 540
Auto Transport to Roanoke Tips and Tricks
Auto transport to Roanoke should not be all that difficult to find or book, though it may be a bit more expensive than the larger cities in the state as there are more potential customers and usually easier ways to get into and out of the eastern cities of the state.
Roanoke does sit along Interstate 81, which is helpful for car shippers, but the route that I-81 takes runs through vast swaths of rural and sparsely-populated areas. While this is true of many interstates in more rural areas, car shippers try to avoid those unless they can make money on the route.
Roanoke is fairly large, which usually means carriers can provide services to more customers in a smaller amount of time, which does help keep prices lower. Either way, you’ll want to discuss your shipping services and prices with a representative to get the full scoop.
If you are interested in auto transport to Roanoke, Virginia, you should take a minute or two and fill out our free online car transportation quote request form. It’s completely free and will get you a free quote to ship your vehicle right away. We work with only top-rated carriesr that we make sure are fully licensed and insured. You can also contact us at 800-930-7417 to speak to a representative. They can answer questions, give you a quote, place a reservation, and more.
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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