Origin
Martinsville, VA
Evening in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
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 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Virgil H Goode Highway, Virginia Avenue, Roy L. Webber Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.4 miles on Virgil H Goode Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 51.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Virgil H Goode Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Church Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (VA 457 / West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Church Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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VA 457 / West Church Street
Turn left onto VA 457 / West Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway toward US 220 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 220 North
7
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
5
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 35.4 mi | 50m |
| Virginia Avenue | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Boulevard North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Virgil H Goode Highway
— 35.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on Walnut Street
255 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto East Church Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Market Street
5
Turn left onto VA 457
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Church Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 220 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard North
7
Continue on US 220 BUS
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Virginia Avenue
8
Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 220 BUS
Toward US 220 North: Roanoke
9
Merge onto US 220
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Virginia Avenue
Toward US 220 North: Roanoke
10
Continue on US 220
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
Toward US 220 North
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 220
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
Toward US 220 North
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto VA 116
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
17
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
18
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Martinsville, VA · 37m 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 25.8 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
$8.05 one way
$16.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
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
Evening in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
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 16m 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 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Virgil H Goode Highway, Virginia Avenue, Roy L. Webber Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 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 $8.05 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (VA 457 / West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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