How far is Martinsville, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Martinsville, VA to Hampton, VA is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.89 mi
04h 08m
Flight
196.38 mi
316.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.38 mi
Kilometers
316.04 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.89 mi
Kilometers
381.24 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsville
2026-04-16T21:54
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Alberta
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Martinsville
126.8 mi
02h 04m
To Hampton
110.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street

    2 mi · 5 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  14. 14

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1588 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  25. 25

    Continue on James River Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Emmaus Church Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    757 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    61 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville and Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmaus Church Road
57.7 mi · 24%
East Atlantic Street
57 mi · 24%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 10%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 8%
US 58 East
14.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Atlantic Street

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alberta
02h 04m from Martinsville
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martinsville to Hampton?

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Alberta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Martinsville and 110.1 miles from Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Alberta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alberta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alberta.

RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

85 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

90 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Rocky Mount

103 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 196.38 mi (316.04 km).

Martinsville

#1 Martinsville

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,355
Coordinates36.6915300, -79.8725400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-79.872555, 36.691558)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $33.11
Round trip
$66.23
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.11 $66.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.03 $74.05
Premium $4.78 $39.94 $79.89
Diesel $5.62 $47.02 $94.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsville and Hampton. The current time is 21:54:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.