How far is Lubeck, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Lubeck, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
265.26 mi
04h 12m
Flight
196.53 mi
316.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.53 mi
Kilometers
316.29 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.26 mi
Kilometers
426.89 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Tue, Nov 10, 10:12 AM EST
Return by in Lubeck
Tue, Nov 10, 2:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubeck
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Martinsburg
Tue, Nov 10, 10:12 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubeck
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
Bruceton Mills
WV

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

From Lubeck
131.5 mi
02h 06m
To Martinsburg
133.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harris Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    629 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
113 mi · 42%
Corridor D
78.6 mi · 30%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 8%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 5%
Harris Highway
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

112 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bruceton Mills
02h 06m from Lubeck
Leave By
8:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lubeck and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Bruceton Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Lubeck and 133.8 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 8:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bruceton Mills

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

40 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

46 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

61 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

72 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubeck and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 196.53 mi (316.29 km).

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#1 Lubeck

Lubeck is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2353500, -81.6312400
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Highway (-81.631216, 39.235388)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $38.09
Round trip
$76.17
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $38.09 $76.17
Mid-grade $4.49 $42.03 $84.05
Premium $4.95 $46.30 $92.61
Diesel $6.33 $59.23 $118.46

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubeck and Martinsburg. The current time is 05:59:56.

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.