How far is Charlottesville, VA from Martinsville, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Martinsville, VA is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Martinsville.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
75 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast
55 m · 6 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
669 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on Avon Street
1400 ft · 54 sec · Avon Street
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Turn left onto Monticello Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1818 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 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 Charlottesville 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Martinsville?
The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Timberlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Charlottesville and 72.6 miles from Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charlottesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Timberlake
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 Timberlake.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 120.08 mi (193.25 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
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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