How far is Keyser, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.18 mi
01h 46m
Flight
53.9 mi
86.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.9 mi
Kilometers
86.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.18 mi
Kilometers
137.09 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Keyser
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keyser
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keyser
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Capon Bridge
WV

Human settlement in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Keyser
43 mi
00h 53m
To Martinsburg
42.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armstrong Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Armstrong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fort Ashby Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Fort Ashby Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Frankfort Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Springfield Pike

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Springfield Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Slanesville Pike

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Slanesville Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bloomery Pike

    15.9 mi · 20 min · Bloomery Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Frederick Pike

    12.1 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto VA 37 North

    1744 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Martinsburg Pike

    2953 ft · 1 min · Martinsburg Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1297 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

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

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keyser 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martinsburg Pike
18.1 mi · 21%
Bloomery Pike
15.9 mi · 19%
Fort Ashby Road
14.8 mi · 17%
North Frederick Pike
12.1 mi · 14%
Slanesville Pike
7.59 mi · 9%
Springfield Pike
6.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Martinsburg Pike

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capon Bridge
00h 53m from Keyser
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Keyser 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 Keyser to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Capon Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Keyser and 42.2 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Keyser and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Capon Bridge

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

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

RAIL

Martinsburg station

45 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

47 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

48 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

50 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keyser and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 53.9 mi (86.74 km).

Keyser

#1 Keyser

City in West Virginia, United States

Population4,863
Coordinates39.4409300, -78.9739200
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Armstrong Street (-78.973946, 39.4409)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keyser and Martinsburg. The current time is 23:38:56.

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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.