How far is Bluewell, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluewell and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell and Martinsburg.
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Start on Old Wv 20
33 m · 12 sec · Old Wv 20
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
782 ft · 19 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
112 m · 10 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Bluefield Avenue
3054 ft · 54 sec · Bluefield Avenue
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Continue on Princeton Avenue
1067 ft · 20 sec · Princeton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bland Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bland Street
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Continue on Bland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bland Road
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Turn left onto East Cumberland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Cumberland Road
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Turn right
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
1178 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street
1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluewell and Martinsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
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 Bluewell 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 Bluewell to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Bluewell and 139.1 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.68 one way or $81.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluewell and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near White Sulphur Springs
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 White Sulphur Springs.
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Clifton Forge
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 231.92 mi (373.24 km).
#1 Bluewell
Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3126200, -81.2598200 |
| Altitude | 791 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.07 | $98.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.76 | $115.52 |
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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