How far is Manassas, VA from Martinsville, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Martinsville, VA is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Martinsville.
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Start on Grant Avenue
47 m · 10 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
1613 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Merge slight left onto Center Street
2871 ft · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Nokesville Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · Nokesville Road
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Continue on Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
63.3 mi · 1 hr 18 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 Manassas 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
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
63.3 mi · 01h 18m
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 Manassas 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 Manassas to Martinsville?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Manassas and 111.8 miles from Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manassas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
Kemper Street station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 193.41 mi (311.26 km).
#1 Manassas
The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.
| Population | 40,869 |
| Coordinates | 38.7509500, -77.4752700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.94 | $69.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.37 | $88.75 |
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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