How far is Hurricane, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.27 mi
05h 10m
Flight
229.14 mi
368.76 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.14 mi
Kilometers
368.76 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.27 mi
Kilometers
531.52 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Fri, May 15, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hurricane
Fri, May 15, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-05-14T20:52
Arrive Martinsburg
Fri, May 15, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
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
Winfield
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Hurricane
164.5 mi
02h 35m
To Martinsburg
165.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Teays Valley Road

    634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg

    629 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 45%
I 68 East
113 mi · 34%
Hurricane Creek Road
24.8 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 6%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 4%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.1 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
02h 35m from Hurricane
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hurricane and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hurricane to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Hurricane and 165.8 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.1 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hurricane and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Shinnston Fire Department
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Shinnston Fire Department

Shinnston , WV
37 Bridge St, Shinnston, WV 26431
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

73 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

87 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

100 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

102 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 229.14 mi (368.76 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.020099, 38.43259)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.12 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.37
23.32 gal · 88.24 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.19 $92.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.64 $103.28
Premium $4.78 $55.71 $111.42
Diesel $5.62 $65.58 $131.15

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurricane and Martinsburg. The current time is 20:52:17.

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.