Origin
Martinsville, VA
Late night in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, VA
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Danville, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Church Street, A L Philpott Highway, Martinsville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 29.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Church 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | — | — |
| A L Philpott Highway | — | — |
| Martinsville Highway | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
| US 29 | — | — |
| Piedmont Drive | — | — |
| Memorial Drive | — | — |
| North Ridge Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, VA and Danville, VA.
1
Start on Walnut Street
256 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Church Street
3
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
4
Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Martinsville Highway
5
Continue on Martinsville Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martinsville Highway
6
Continue on Riverside Drive
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
7
Turn slight right onto US 29 Business South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 29 Business South
8
Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Piedmont Drive
9
At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Memorial Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Drive
10
Turn right onto North Ridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ridge Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Danville, VA
Late night in Danville on Friday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, A L Philpott Highway, Martinsville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Martinsville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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