How far is Martinsville, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Martinsville, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.44 mi
03h 36m
Flight
182.11 mi
293.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.11 mi
Kilometers
293.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.44 mi
Kilometers
327.41 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:07 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 Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:48 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
Boydton
VA

Town in Virginia

From Martinsville
101.6 mi
01h 48m
To Suffolk
101.8 mi
01h 48m

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
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  17. 17

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    50.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Southampton Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Holland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holland Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi · 25%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 11%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 11%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 10%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 9%
US 58 East
14.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

50.4 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boydton
01h 48m from Martinsville
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville and Mostly Clear near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Boydton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Martinsville and 101.8 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boydton

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

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

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Durham

88 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Danville

89 mi away
677 Craghead St.
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Rocky Mount

97 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

101 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.08 km).

Martinsville

#1 Martinsville

Independent city in Virginia, United States

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

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-79.872555, 36.691558)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.80 $63.60
Premium $4.78 $34.31 $68.61
Diesel $5.62 $40.38 $80.76

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 Suffolk. 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.