How far is Gilbert Creek, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Gilbert Creek, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert Creek and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert Creek and Martinsburg.
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Start on Gilbert Creek Road
1416 ft · 43 sec · Gilbert Creek Road
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Turn left onto Mudlick Branch Road
3.5 mi · 13 min · Mudlick Branch Road
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Turn left onto Neds Branch Road
901 ft · 42 sec · Neds Branch Road
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto R.D. Bailey Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · R.D. Bailey Highway
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Turn slight right
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
867 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
1668 ft · 22 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Twin Falls Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Slab Fork Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Fork Road
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Turn left onto Coalfields Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Coalfields Expressway
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.1 mi · 4 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 Gilbert Creek and Martinsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Rain Showers leaving Gilbert Creek 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 Gilbert Creek to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
White Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Gilbert Creek and 165 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.7 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 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.07 one way or $92.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbert Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near White Sulphur Springs
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 White Sulphur Springs.
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Clifton Forge
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert Creek and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 249.04 mi (400.79 km).
#1 Gilbert Creek
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 37.5759400, -81.8948400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $46.07 | $92.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $55.57 | $111.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $65.41 | $130.81 |
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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