How far is Fairlea, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Fairlea, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
219.62 mi
03h 32m
Flight
177.51 mi
285.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.51 mi
Kilometers
285.68 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.62 mi
Kilometers
353.45 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Fairlea
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairlea
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairlea
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
Durbin
WV

Town

From Fairlea
110.6 mi
01h 46m
To Martinsburg
109.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Anderson Street

    20 m · 10 sec · West Anderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seneca Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Seneca Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferson Street
218 mi · 99%
Seneca Trail
1.47 mi · 1%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Apple Harvest Drive
0.34 mi
West King Street
0.33 mi
WV 45
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

South Jefferson Street

Keep slight left

114 mi · 02h 04m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durbin
01h 46m from Fairlea
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairlea 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 Fairlea to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Fairlea and 109.1 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairlea and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Durbin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Durbin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durbin.

RAIL

Staunton station

79 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

94 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

116 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairlea and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 177.51 mi (285.68 km).

Fairlea

#1 Fairlea

Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Population1,747
Coordinates37.7806800, -80.4570200
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: West Anderson Street (-80.456905, 37.780785)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.34 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.40
15.5 gal · 58.68 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.70 $61.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.32 $68.65
Premium $4.78 $37.03 $74.06
Diesel $5.62 $43.59 $87.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairlea and Martinsburg. The current time is 23:00:26.

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.