How far is Bridgeport, WV from New Martinsville, WV?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to New Martinsville, WV is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.63 mi
01h 37m
Flight
40.51 mi
65.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.63 mi
Kilometers
113.67 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive New Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Bridgeport
35.3 mi
00h 48m
To New Martinsville
35.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and New Martinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and New Martinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Virginia Avenue

    1247 ft · 27 sec · North Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    30.5 mi · 37 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2801 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    69 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Davis Street

    1194 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Davis Street

    1125 ft · 39 sec · Davis Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sistersville Pike

    6 mi · 9 min · Sistersville Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right

    23.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Hill Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · River Hill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Vine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1 km · 50 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Virginia Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and New Martinsville.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
30.5 mi · 43%
River Hill Road
7.37 mi · 10%
Sistersville Pike
6.02 mi · 9%
Vine Street
0.98 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Davis Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

30.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 48m from Bridgeport
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to New Martinsville?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Bridgeport and 35.4 miles from New Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Martinsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and New Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 40.51 mi (65.19 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Population8,782
Coordinates39.2864800, -80.2562000
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
New Martinsville

#2 New Martinsville

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

Population5,111
Coordinates39.6445200, -80.8576000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-80.2562, 39.28648)
End: New Martinsville (-80.8576, 39.64452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 Bridgeport and New Martinsville. The current time is 02:14:08.

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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.