How far is Martinsville, VA from Danville, VA?
The driving distance from Martinsville, VA to Danville, VA is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Danville.
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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
9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.2 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 29 Business South
700 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive
1095 ft · 28 sec · Piedmont Drive
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto North Ridge Street
2935 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville and Danville.
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.
A L Philpott Highway
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
8.95 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsville to Danville?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.7 miles from Martinsville and 14.8 miles from Danville.
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 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Danville.
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 Martinsville and Danville. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.19 km).
#1 Martinsville
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,355 |
| Coordinates | 36.6915300, -79.8725400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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