How far is Martinsburg, WV from Belington, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Belington, WV is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
175.39 mi
03h 25m
Flight
109.63 mi
176.44 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Martinsburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.63 mi
Kilometers
176.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.39 mi
Kilometers
282.26 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-04-17T00:26
Arrive Belington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
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
Moorefield
WV

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Martinsburg
87.6 mi
01h 42m
To Belington
87.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    51 m · 35 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East King Street

    1904 ft · 47 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    2393 ft · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Carpenter Avenue

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Carpenter Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Seneca Trail

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    62 m · 3 sec · Magnolia Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Street

    1984 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clifton Run Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Clifton Run Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barbour County Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Beech Avenue

    2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Row Avenue North

    1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North

  24. 24

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Crim Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Crim Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Crim Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carpenter Avenue
65.3 mi · 37%
I 81 South
38.9 mi · 22%
Main Street
14.7 mi · 8%
Seneca Trail
13.3 mi · 8%
Clifton Run Road
12.3 mi · 7%
Wardensville Pike
10.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Carpenter Avenue

Continue on Carpenter Avenue

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorefield
01h 42m from Martinsburg
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Belington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Moorefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Martinsburg and 87.7 miles from Belington.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Belington.

Stop Ideas Near Moorefield

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

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

BUS

Frostburg, MD

65 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

68 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

69 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Grantsville, MD

71 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Belington. Straight-line distance: 109.63 mi (176.44 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Belington

#2 Belington

City in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,898
Coordinates39.0251000, -79.9356300
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Belington (-79.93563, 39.0251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.43 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.04
12.38 gal · 46.86 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.52 $49.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.78 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.62 $34.81 $69.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Belington. The current time is 00:26:47.

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.