How far is Lesage, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Lesage, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.97 mi
05h 23m
Flight
241.85 mi
389.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.85 mi
Kilometers
389.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.97 mi
Kilometers
566.44 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Sat, Nov 7, 5:59 PM EST
Return by in Lesage
Sat, Nov 7, 11:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lesage
2026-11-07T12:36
Arrive Martinsburg
Sat, Nov 7, 5:59 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lesage
9:00 PM EST
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
Bethlehem
WV

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia

From Lesage
174.1 mi
02h 41m
To Martinsburg
177.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio River Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

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

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    629 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lesage 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 42%
I 68 East
113 mi · 32%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
43.5 mi · 12%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 6%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 4%
Ohio River Road
3.18 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.1 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
02h 41m from Lesage
Leave By
6:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Lesage and Partly Cloudy near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.1 miles from Lesage and 177.9 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.02 one way or $102.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Lesage and Partly Cloudy near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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 Bethlehem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 5 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 8.8 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
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

91 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

107 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

119 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

119 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lesage and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 241.85 mi (389.22 km).

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#1 Lesage

Lesage is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5064700, -82.2984800
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio River Road (-82.298438, 38.506471)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.01 L · about $51.02
Round trip
$102.04
24.84 gal · 94.02 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $51.02 $102.04
Mid-grade $4.54 $56.34 $112.67
Premium $4.99 $61.99 $123.98
Diesel $6.36 $78.99 $157.98

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lesage and Martinsburg. The current time is 12:36:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.