The drive from Martinsville, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 203.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.4 miles on Southampton Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.82 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
101.8 miles from Martinsville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 203.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Martinsville, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 203.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Church Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.1 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip|~29m in|US 58
Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 58 East
5
34.1 mi into trip|~46m in|US 58
Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
6
34.4 mi into trip|~46m in|US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
84.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Martinsville, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
Hill
84.7 mi in|~1h 53m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi
1h 6m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
US 58
14.5 mi
17m
A L Philpott Highway
9 mi
12m
Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 50.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on Walnut Street
255 ft·14 sec·Walnut Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto East Church Street
2.0 mi·5 min·East Church Street
3
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
9.0 mi·12 min·A L Philpott Highway
4
Continue on US 58
8.9 mi·11 min·Martinsville Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
6
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
7
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
9
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
11
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
13
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
14
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
15
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
16
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
17
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
18
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
19
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
20
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
21
Continue on US 58
50 mi·1 hr 6 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 58 BUS
1.6 mi·2 min·Holland Road
23
Continue on US 58 Business
1.0 mi·2 min·West Washington Street
24
Turn right onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft·4 sec·South Saratoga Street
25
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
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 101.8 miles from Martinsville, VA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 miles.
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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 2h 15m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, 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 203.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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.
The longest stretch is on Southampton Parkway for about 50.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.8 mi from Martinsville, VA
· 2h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 203.5
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.37
$9.77
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
EV Truck/SUV
81.4
1
$28.49
$13.02
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Martinsville, VA
Late night
in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Late night
in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
102 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
33 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 34m 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 Suffolk, VA covers 203.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.8 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 $31.82 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 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.1 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Martinsville, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
