How far is Danville, VA from Martinsville, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to Martinsville, VA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Martinsville.
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Start on South Ridge Street
2935 ft · 1 min · South Ridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Piedmont Drive
1676 ft · 34 sec · Piedmont Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 58 Business West
551 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · 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 Danville and Martinsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martinsville Highway
Continue on Martinsville Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Danville 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 Danville to Martinsville?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chatmoss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Danville and 15 miles from Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Chatmoss
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 Chatmoss.
Danville
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Roanoke
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.19 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
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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