How far is Martinsville, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Martinsville, VA to Newport News, VA is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Newport News.
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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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Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1588 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
606 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Take the ramp right
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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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 Newport News.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsville to Newport News?
The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 123 miles from Martinsville and 130.8 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.49 one way or $70.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Alberta
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 Alberta.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 189.98 mi (305.74 km).
#1 Martinsville
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,355 |
| Coordinates | 36.6915300, -79.8725400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $35.49 | $70.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.68 | $79.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
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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