How far is Martinsville, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Martinsville, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.13 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.22 mi
64.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.22 mi
Kilometers
64.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.28 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:05 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 Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Martinsville
25.8 mi
00h 32m
To Roanoke
25.4 mi
00h 32m

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
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127 m · 15 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    985 ft · 32 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2232 ft · 56 sec · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    2584 ft · 58 sec · West Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard North

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard North

  7. 7

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North: Roanoke

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton

    627 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virgil H Goode Highway
35.4 mi · 69%
Virginia Avenue
9.49 mi · 19%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 7%
Memorial Boulevard North
0.85 mi · 2%
West Church Street
0.49 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Virgil H Goode Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

23 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 32m from Martinsville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Martinsville and 25.4 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount.

BUS

Roanoke

31 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

53 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Danville

65 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 40.22 mi (64.72 km).

Martinsville

#1 Martinsville

Independent city in Virginia, United States

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

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-79.872555, 36.691558)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.13 $14.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.97 $15.94
Premium $4.78 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $5.62 $10.12 $20.25

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 Roanoke. The current time is 21:54:35.

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.