How far is New Market, VA from Wytheville, VA?
The driving distance from New Market, VA to Wytheville, VA is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Wytheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Wytheville.
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Start on Sudley Road
2156 ft · 50 sec · Sudley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 66 West, VA 234 South: Front Royal
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Wytheville
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
31 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Market and Wytheville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 10m
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 New Market and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wytheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Market to Wytheville?
The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138 miles from New Market and 138.2 miles from Wytheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Market and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wytheville.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
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 Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Wytheville. Straight-line distance: 232.72 mi (374.52 km).
#1 New Market
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,268 |
| Coordinates | 38.7978900, -77.5180500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wytheville
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 7,879 |
| Coordinates | 36.9484500, -81.0848100 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wytheville (-81.08481, 36.94845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.18 | $86.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.59 | $93.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.83 | $109.67 |
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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