How far is Barboursville, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Barboursville, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 346.3 miles (557.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
346.31 mi
05h 25m
Flight
243.71 mi
392.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.71 mi
Kilometers
392.21 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.31 mi
Kilometers
557.33 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Barboursville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barboursville
2026-04-17T03:06
Arrive Martinsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barboursville
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
White Hall
WV

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Barboursville
172.4 mi
02h 42m
To Martinsburg
173.9 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    116 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2149 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1126 ft · 26 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    1034 ft · 29 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg

    629 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 43%
I 68 East
113 mi · 33%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
40.5 mi · 12%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 6%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 4%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.6 mi
243.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
02h 42m from Barboursville
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Barboursville 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 Barboursville to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 346.3 miles (557.3 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Barboursville and 173.9 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.40 one way or $96.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Hall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Hall.

RAIL

Connellsville station

83 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

98 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

110 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

112 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barboursville and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 243.71 mi (392.21 km).

Barboursville

#1 Barboursville

Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Population4,228
Coordinates38.4095300, -82.2945900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.294593, 38.40952)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.22 gal
46.26 L · about $48.40
Round trip
$96.81
24.44 gal · 92.52 L
Estimated CO2
108.6 kg one way
Round trip: 217.2 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.40 $96.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.12 $108.24
Premium $4.78 $58.39 $116.77
Diesel $5.62 $68.73 $137.45

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Barboursville and Martinsburg. The current time is 03:06:49.

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.