Origin
Martinsville, VA
Afternoon in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
242 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
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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Virginia Beach, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 242 miles and takes about 4h 14m 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 $37.84 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
121 miles from Martinsville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 242 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m 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 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 242 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. 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 4h 14m 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 Martinsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | — | — |
| A L Philpott Highway | — | — |
| Martinsville Highway | — | — |
| US 58 East | — | — |
| South Boston Road | — | — |
| South Boston Highway | — | — |
| Philpott Road | — | — |
| Bill Tuck 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 Virginia Beach, 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
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58 East
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
7
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
8
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
9
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
10
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
11
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
12
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
13
Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
14
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
15
Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Street
16
Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
17
Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
18
Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
19
Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
20
Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
21
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
22
Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Military Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
25
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
26
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
27
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
11 min
28
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
23 min
29
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
30
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
31
Turn right onto 25th Street
456 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
32
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 121 miles from Martinsville, VA, or about 2h 7m 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 53 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martinsville, 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 Martinsville, VA
This is one driving day of about 242 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Martinsville, 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 121 mi from Martinsville, VA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121 miles from Martinsville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Virginia Beach, VA
The final approach into Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, 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
$37.84 one way
$75.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.38 | $82.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.79 | $89.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.43 | $106.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.17 | $9.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.88 | $15.49 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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
Virginia Beach, VA
Afternoon in Virginia Beach on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
121 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
4h 14m 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 Martinsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 242 miles and takes about 4h 14m 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 121 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 $37.84 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 4h 14m 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 Martinsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martinsville, VA to Virginia Beach, 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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