How far is Bluefield, WV from New Martinsville, WV?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to New Martinsville, WV is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and New Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and New Martinsville.
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Start on Princeton Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1 km · 50 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Street
39 m · 6 sec · Virginia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and New Martinsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluefield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Martinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to New Martinsville?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.9 miles from Bluefield and 113.9 miles from New Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluefield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and New Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 165.25 mi (265.95 km).
#1 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Martinsville
City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.6445200, -80.8576000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Martinsville (-80.8576, 39.64452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.85 | $63.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.42 | $76.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
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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