How far is Martinsburg, WV from Alderson, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Alderson, WV is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Alderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Alderson.
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Start on East King Street
51 m · 35 sec · East King Street
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Continue on East King Street
1904 ft · 47 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
2393 ft · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
144.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte
1609 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on Seneca Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on Maplewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn straight
1741 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2159 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
83 m · 10 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Greenbrier Avenue
1597 ft · 27 sec · Greenbrier Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
68 m · 4 sec · Walker Street
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Turn slight left onto Highland Trail
5.2 mi · 8 min · Highland Trail
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Continue on Highland Trail
6 mi · 9 min · Highland Trail
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Turn left onto East Riverside Drive
1899 ft · 32 sec · East Riverside Drive
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Continue on East Riverview Avenue
680 ft · 12 sec · East Riverview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Riverview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Alderson.
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 81 South
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Alderson?
The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 118.2 miles from Martinsburg and 118.2 miles from Alderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderson.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
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 Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Alderson. Straight-line distance: 187.63 mi (301.96 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alderson
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 37.7259500, -80.6420200 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alderson (-80.64202, 37.72595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.96 | $93.92 |
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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