How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Martinsville, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Martinsville, VA is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Martinsville.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
18 m · 10 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Turn left onto Oakley Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Oakley Avenue
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Continue on Wythe Road
2040 ft · 1 min · Wythe Road
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Turn left onto Stadium Road
710 ft · 20 sec · Stadium Road
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Turn right onto James Street
814 ft · 25 sec · James Street
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Take the ramp right
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Liberty University, Lynchburg Regional Airport, Central Virginia Community College
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
525 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
32 mi · 42 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1051 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Gretna Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Gretna Road
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Turn left onto Piney Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Piney Road
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Continue on Climax Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Climax Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Callands Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Callands Road
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Continue on Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto A L Philpott Highway
2752 ft · 52 sec · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Turn right onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
1.4 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn sharp left onto Liberty Street
977 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
530 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Martinsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wards Road
Merge slight left onto Wards Road
32 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Martinsville?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from West Lynchburg and 39.4 miles from Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
Danville
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 62.32 mi (100.3 km).
#1 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsville
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,355 |
| Coordinates | 36.6915300, -79.8725400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinsville (-79.87254, 36.69153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
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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