How far is Fayetteville, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Martinsburg.
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Start on North Court Street
1766 ft · 1 min · North Court Street
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Gauley Bridge, Rainelle
2255 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Midland Trail
20.9 mi · 31 min · Midland Trail
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 20
886 ft · 15 sec · State Route 20
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Continue on Midland Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Midland West Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Midland West Trail
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Continue on State Route 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Greenbrier Street
6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street
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Turn left
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
114.7 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Fayetteville and Martinsburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 136.9 miles from Fayetteville and 137.4 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.34 one way or $76.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Partly 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 Fayetteville and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 194.99 mi (313.8 km).
#1 Fayetteville
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 38.0528900, -81.1039900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.87 | $85.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.44 | $108.88 |
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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