Origin
Martinsville, VA
Morning in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, VA to Roanoke, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Broad Street, East Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 51.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Roanoke, VA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| West Church Street | — | — |
| Memorial Boulevard North | — | — |
| Virginia Avenue | — | — |
| US 220 North | — | — |
| Virgil H Goode Highway | — | — |
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 Roanoke, 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
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Market Street
5
Turn left onto West Church Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Church Street
6
Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard North
7
Continue on Virginia Avenue
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Virginia Avenue
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North: Roanoke
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 220 North: Roanoke
9
Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Virginia Avenue
10
Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
12
Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
14
Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
15
Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
17
Turn left
115 ft
·
14 sec
18
Turn left
131 ft
·
10 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Martinsville, VA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Martinsville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roanoke, VA
The final approach into Roanoke, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Rocky Mount, VA
26 mi in
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
32 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
1h 5m 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 Roanoke, VA covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, Broad Street, East Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 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 $7.99 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 Roanoke, VA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martinsville, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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