How far is Beaver, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Beaver, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 265 miles (426.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.93 mi
04h 13m
Flight
208.33 mi
335.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.33 mi
Kilometers
335.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.93 mi
Kilometers
426.37 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Beaver
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver
2026-04-14T22:20
Arrive Martinsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver
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
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Beaver
132.2 mi
02h 06m
To Martinsburg
132.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Beaver and Martinsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    25 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blue Jay Drive

    117 m · 22 sec · Blue Jay Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1046 ft · 49 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ritter Drive

    1750 ft · 42 sec · Ritter Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2487 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    145.6 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  12. 12

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

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Road
262 mi · 99%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
Apple Harvest Drive
0.34 mi
Ritter Drive
0.33 mi
West King Street
0.33 mi
WV 45
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Airport Road

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 37m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 06m from Beaver
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beaver 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 Beaver to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Beaver and 132.7 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

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

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

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 208.33 mi (335.27 km).

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#1 Beaver

Beaver is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7478100, -81.1435200
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-81.143739, 37.747958)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.41 $82.82
Premium $4.78 $44.67 $89.35
Diesel $5.62 $52.58 $105.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver and Martinsburg. The current time is 22:20:23.

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.