Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
175.9 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Richmond, VA covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 $27.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.9 miles from Martinsville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 175.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| A L Philpott Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martinsville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 58 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Philpott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Tuck Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, VA and Richmond, VA.
Start on Walnut Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
Continue on Martinsville Highway
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
Continue on South Boston Highway
Continue on Philpott Road
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard
Continue on James D Hagood Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
Continue on Hull Street Road
Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Martinsville, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Martinsville, VA
This is one driving day of about 175.9 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.9 mi from Martinsville, VA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Martinsville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.43 one way
$54.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
88 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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