How far is Alexandria, VA from Martinsville, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Martinsville, VA is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Martinsville.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Plank Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight left
152 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street
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Continue on James Madison Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on East Gordon Avenue
817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue
37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue
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Continue on Gordonsville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road
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Continue on Louisa Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road
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Turn straight onto Richmond Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1051 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Gretna Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Gretna Road
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Turn left onto Piney Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Piney Road
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Continue on Climax Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Climax Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Callands Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Callands Road
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Continue on Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto A L Philpott Highway
2752 ft · 52 sec · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Turn right onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
1.4 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn sharp left onto Liberty Street
977 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
530 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Martinsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 29 South
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Martinsville?
The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Alexandria and 127.3 miles from Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.57 one way or $71.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 212.47 mi (341.93 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsville
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,355 |
| Coordinates | 36.6915300, -79.8725400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinsville (-79.87254, 36.69153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $35.57 | $71.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.91 | $85.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.50 | $101.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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