How far is MacArthur, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from MacArthur, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 272.2 miles (438 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between MacArthur and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between MacArthur and Martinsburg.
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Start on West Virginia Turnpike
74 m · 3 sec · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn right onto Neville Street
1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kanawha Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto Larew Avenue
972 ft · 29 sec · Larew Avenue
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Turn right onto Worley Road
534 ft · 24 sec · Worley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
572 ft · 19 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left
13 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive
1.1 km · 56 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lewisburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
1178 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street
1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between MacArthur and Martinsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving MacArthur and Mostly Cloudy near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from MacArthur to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from MacArthur and 137.6 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 8:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.79 one way or $79.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around MacArthur and Mostly Cloudy near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between MacArthur and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 210.99 mi (339.56 km).
#1 MacArthur
MacArthur is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7584500, -81.2126000 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $48.19 | $96.38 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $61.24 | $122.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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