How far is Augusta, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Augusta, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.53 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.67 mi
60.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.53 mi
Kilometers
89.36 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Tue, Apr 14, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Martinsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
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
Capon Bridge
WV

Human settlement in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Augusta
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Martinsburg
27.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Martinsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 25 min · Northwestern Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwestern Pike

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Northwestern Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto VA 37 North

    1348 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Martinsburg Pike

    2953 ft · 1 min · Martinsburg Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1297 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Martinsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martinsburg Pike
18.1 mi · 33%
Northwestern Turnpike
16.8 mi · 30%
Northwestern Pike
14.3 mi · 26%
VA 37 North
3.66 mi · 7%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2%
Apple Harvest Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martinsburg Pike

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capon Bridge
00h 33m from Augusta
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Capon Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Augusta and 27.9 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Capon Bridge

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

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

RAIL

Martinsburg station

45 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

47 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

48 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

50 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 37.67 mi (60.62 km).

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#1 Augusta

Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2953800, -78.6377900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwestern Turnpike (-78.637746, 39.295367)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.68 $17.36
Premium $4.78 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.62 $11.02 $22.05

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 West Virginia · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Martinsburg. The current time is 17:44:12.

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.