How far is Bolivar, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Bolivar, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and Martinsburg.
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Start on Clay Street
29 m · 10 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2646 ft · 57 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto William L. Wilson Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · William L. Wilson Freeway
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Continue on East Washington Street
2479 ft · 58 sec · East Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
1730 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
931 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
5 m · 1 sec · East 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 Bolivar and Martinsburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Washington Street
Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Bolivar and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolivar to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ranson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Bolivar and 10.1 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bolivar and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ranson
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 Ranson.
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 km).
#1 Bolivar
Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.3234300, -77.7527700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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