How far is Buffalo, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Buffalo, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 338.6 miles (545 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.68 mi
05h 19m
Flight
223.26 mi
359.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.26 mi
Kilometers
359.3 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.68 mi
Kilometers
545.05 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 30, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-29T19:10
Arrive Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
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
Pleasant Valley
WV

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States

From Buffalo
168.9 mi
02h 39m
To Martinsburg
169.8 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Martinsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    10 m · 2 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto WV 869

    3086 ft · 1 min · WV 869

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto WV 869

    1.2 km · 1 min · WV 869

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1263 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    119 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2603 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg

    629 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Martinsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 44%
I 68 East
113 mi · 33%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
29.9 mi · 9%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 6%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.3 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Valley
02h 39m from Buffalo
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 338.6 miles (545 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Buffalo and 169.8 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.3 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pleasant Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.

RAIL

Connellsville station

78 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

93 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

106 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

107 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 223.26 mi (359.3 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,263
Coordinates38.6175900, -81.9818000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: River Street (-81.981685, 38.617558)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.24 L · about $47.33
Round trip
$94.67
23.9 gal · 90.48 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $47.33 $94.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $52.93 $105.85
Premium $4.78 $57.10 $114.19
Diesel $5.62 $67.21 $134.41

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Martinsburg. The current time is 19:10:33.

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.