Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Morning in Virginia Beach on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Martinsville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
246.8 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Virginia Beach, VA
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Martinsville, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pacific Avenue, 22nd Street, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.59 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
123.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 246.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m 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 5h 27m drive with frequent turns across 246.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pacific Avenue 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 5h 27m 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Martinsville, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Avenue | — | — |
| 22nd Street | — | — |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | — | — |
| US 13 | — | — |
| West Military Highway | — | — |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pacific Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Martinsville, VA.
1
Start on 25th Street
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
25th Street
2
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
6
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Keep slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Keep slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
10
Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
12
Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
13
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
15
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
17
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
18
Continue on Courtland Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Courtland Road
19
Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
20
Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
21
Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
22
Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
23
Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Street
24
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
25
Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
26
Continue on Highway 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
27
Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
28
Continue on Highway 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
29
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
30
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
31
Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
32
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
33
Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Danville Expressway
34
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
20 min
35
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
36
Continue on East Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
37
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hooker Street
38
Turn right onto Fairy Street
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairy Street
39
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
40
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Liberty Street
41
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
42
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 123.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 2h 43m 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 54 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.4 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Virginia Beach, 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 123.4 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Martinsville, VA
The final approach into Martinsville, 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 Martinsville, 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
$38.59 one way
$77.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.68 | $91.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.49 | $108.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.85 |
| Efficient EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.55 | $15.80 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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
Martinsville, VA
Morning in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
123 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 27m 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Martinsville, VA covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pacific Avenue, 22nd Street, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.4 miles from Virginia Beach, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.59 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 5h 27m 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Martinsville, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Virginia Beach, VA to Martinsville, 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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