How far is Fayette, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Fayette, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
277.57 mi
04h 51m
Flight
193.18 mi
310.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.18 mi
Kilometers
310.9 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.57 mi
Kilometers
446.7 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 30, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-29T20:31
Arrive Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Fayette
138.6 mi
02h 25m
To Martinsburg
139 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Fayette and Martinsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fayette Station Road

    4.1 mi · 12 min · Fayette Station Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Gauley Bridge, Rainelle

    2255 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Midland Trail

    20.9 mi · 31 min · Midland Trail

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 20

    886 ft · 15 sec · State Route 20

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Midland Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Midland West Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Midland West Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Greenbrier Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenbrier Street
235 mi · 85%
Midland Trail
21.6 mi · 8%
State Route 20
4.3 mi · 2%
Fayette Station Road
4.08 mi · 1%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
Midland West Trail
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Greenbrier Street

Merge slight left

115 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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.4 mi
193.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 25m from Fayette
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 138.6 miles from Fayette and 139 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.4 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlinton, 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 Marlinton.

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 193.18 mi (310.9 km).

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#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population4,619
Coordinates38.0634400, -81.0734300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayette Station Road (-81.076578, 38.065272)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.08 L · about $38.82
Round trip
$77.64
19.6 gal · 74.16 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.82 $77.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.40 $86.81
Premium $4.78 $46.82 $93.65
Diesel $5.62 $55.12 $110.23

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Martinsburg. The current time is 20:31:12.

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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.