Origin
Alexandria, VA
Evening in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
254.4 mi
409 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, VA
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Martinsville, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 254.4 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, Duke Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.2 miles from Alexandria, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 254.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 254.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
King Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | — | — |
| South Saint Asaph Street | — | — |
| Duke Street | — | — |
| South Washington Street | — | — |
| Gibbon Street | — | — |
| South Patrick Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Martinsville, VA.
1
Start on South Washington Street
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto King Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Saint Asaph Street
4
Turn right onto Duke Street
335 ft
·
19 sec
·
Duke Street
5
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto Gibbon Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gibbon Street
7
Turn left onto South Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Patrick Street
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
436 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, I 495 West
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
11
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
43 min
12
Keep slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
VA 3 West: Culpeper
14
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Plank Road
16
Take the exit slight left
499 ft
·
16 sec
17
Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Constitution Highway
18
Continue on Berry Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Turn left onto Caroline Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Caroline Street
20
Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
James Madison Highway
21
Continue on East Gordon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Gordon Avenue
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
121 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
23
Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gordon Avenue
24
Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Gordonsville Road
25
Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Louisa Road
26
Turn straight onto Richmond Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Richmond Road
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 64 West
28
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
6 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 29 South
30
Merge slight left
59 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
32
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Richmond Highway
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 29 South
34
Merge slight left onto Wards Road
31 mi
·
38 min
·
Wards Road
35
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29 South
36
Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
VA 40
37
Turn right onto West Gretna Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gretna Road
38
Turn left onto Piney Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Piney Road
39
Continue on Climax Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Climax Road
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto Callands Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Callands Road
41
Continue on Chatham Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Chatham Road
42
Turn right onto A L Philpott Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
A L Philpott Highway
43
Continue on East Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
44
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hooker Street
45
Turn right onto Fairy Street
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairy Street
46
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
47
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Liberty Street
48
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.2 miles from Alexandria, VA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.2 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinsville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, VA
This is one driving day of about 254.4 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Alexandria, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.2 mi from Alexandria, VA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.2 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Martinsville, VA
The final approach into Martinsville, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Martinsville, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.78 one way
$79.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.08 | $94.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.17 | $112.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.71 | $12.21 |
| Efficient EV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.26 | $10.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.62 | $16.28 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Martinsville, VA
Evening in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 254.4 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are King Street, South Saint Asaph Street, Duke Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.2 miles from Alexandria, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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