How far is Crab Orchard, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Crab Orchard, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crab Orchard and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crab Orchard and Martinsburg.
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Start on Willow Lane
9 m · 3 sec · Willow Lane
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit slight right
2721 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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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 Crab Orchard 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 64 East
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
152 mi · 02h 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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Crab Orchard and 136.7 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.14 one way or $76.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crab Orchard and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
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 Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crab Orchard and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 212.5 mi (341.99 km).
#1 Crab Orchard
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.7406700, -81.2306600 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| 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: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $38.14 | $76.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.16 | $108.32 |
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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