How far is Martinsville, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Martinsville, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Charlottesville.
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Start on Walnut Street
78 m · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
2 mi · 5 min · East Church Street
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
2737 ft · 57 sec · A L Philpott Highway
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Callands Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Callands Road
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Turn left onto Climax Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Climax Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Piney Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Piney Road
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Turn right onto West Gretna Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Gretna Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 460 East
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
60.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 631: Charlottesville
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Ridge Street
2100 ft · 1 min · Ridge Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street West
787 ft · 32 sec · Water Street West
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
567 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1620 ft · 59 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
87 m · 16 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville and Charlottesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
60.2 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsville to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Timberlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Martinsville and 71.5 miles from Charlottesville.
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 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Charlottesville.
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 Martinsville and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 120.08 mi (193.25 km).
#1 Martinsville
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,355 |
| Coordinates | 36.6915300, -79.8725400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.46 | $56.91 |
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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