How far is Lewisburg, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.5 mi
03h 30m
Flight
176.08 mi
283.38 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lewisburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.08 mi
Kilometers
283.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.5 mi
Kilometers
351.64 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Mon, Apr 27, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-27T15:24
Arrive Martinsburg
Mon, Apr 27, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Durbin
WV

Town

From Lewisburg
109.7 mi
01h 45m
To Martinsburg
108.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    22 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  6. 6

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

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  9. 9

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

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisburg 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jefferson Street
217 mi · 99%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Apple Harvest Drive
0.34 mi
West King Street
0.33 mi
WV 45
0.22 mi
West Washington Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jefferson Street

Keep slight left

114 mi · 02h 04m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durbin
01h 45m from Lewisburg
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewisburg and Mostly Clear near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Lewisburg and 108.8 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.54 one way or $61.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewisburg and Mostly Clear near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Durbin

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

79 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

94 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

116 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 176.08 mi (283.38 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

City in West Virginia

Population3,766
Coordinates37.8017900, -80.4456300
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-80.445594, 37.80183)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.19 L · about $30.54
Round trip
$61.08
15.42 gal · 58.38 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.54 $61.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.78 $36.84 $73.68
Diesel $5.62 $43.36 $86.72

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Martinsburg. The current time is 15:24:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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