The drive from Suffolk, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holland Road, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52 miles on Holland Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.03 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
102.4 miles from Suffolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 204.8 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 Suffolk, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 52 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 VA 337 / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 10 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 (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 58 / Holland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.5 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|VA 337 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto VA 337 / West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|US 58 / Holland Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 / Holland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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118.5 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Turn straight onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: So...
4
169.4 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|US 58
Take the ramp onto US 58 toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Mart...
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204.5 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|Liberty Street
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Suffolk, VA to Martinsville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
118.5 mi in|~2h 40m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Holland Road
52 mi
1h 9m
Highway 58
41.2 mi
53m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
US 58
15.6 mi
20m
Danville Expressway
13.9 mi
16m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi
8m
South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Holland Road
— 52 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Martinsville, VA.
1
Start on South Saratoga Street
165 ft·9 sec·South Saratoga Street
2
Turn left onto VA 337
1.0 mi·2 min·West Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 58 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Holland Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 58
50 mi·1 hr 6 min·Holland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 58
5.2 mi·7 min·Courtland Road
6
Continue on US 58
6.3 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
7
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
8
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
9
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 58
10
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
11
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
12
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 1
13
Continue on US 58
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
14
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi·5 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, DanvilleUse the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
17
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
18
Continue on US 58; US 360
3.1 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
19
Take the ramp onto US 58
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
20
Merge onto US 29; US 58
14 mi·16 min·Danville Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 58
15 mi·20 min·US 58
22
Continue on US 58 BUS
3.6 mi·5 min·A L Philpott Highway
Toward US 58 West: Business, Martinsville
23
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
0.9 mi·1 min·East Church Street
24
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·Hooker Street
25
Turn right onto Fairy Street
116 ft·4 sec·Fairy Street
26
Turn left onto VA 457
0.9 mi·1 min·Commonwealth Boulevard East
27
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Liberty Street
28
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Franklin Street
29
Arrive at destination
Walnut 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 102.4 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52 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 in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 2h 19m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinsville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Suffolk, 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 Holland Road for about 52 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.4 mi from Suffolk, VA
· 2h 19m 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
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.03 one way
$64.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$35.02
$70.04
premium
$4.70
$37.90
$75.81
diesel
$5.61
$45.22
$90.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.50
$9.83
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.92
$8.19
EV Truck/SUV
81.9
1
$28.67
$13.11
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Suffolk, VA
Late night
in Suffolk on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Martinsville, VA
Late night
in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Henderson, NC
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m 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 Suffolk, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holland Road, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 miles from Suffolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.03 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 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 58 / Holland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.5 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Suffolk, VA to Martinsville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
