How far is Grafton, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Grafton, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Martinsburg.
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Start on Saint John Street
10 m · 7 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1925 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue
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Continue on Grafton Road
10.2 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road
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Turn left onto I 68 East
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
111.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
2543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road
2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road
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Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
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Continue on North Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Turn left onto East King Street
5 m · 1 sec · East 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 Grafton 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 68 East
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grafton 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 Grafton to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Grafton and 73.1 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grafton and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 110.01 mi (177.05 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 4,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.3409200, -80.0189700 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.78 | $63.55 |
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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