How far is Martinsburg, WV from Bethlehem, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Bethlehem, WV is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.36 mi
03h 32m
Flight
123.73 mi
199.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.73 mi
Kilometers
199.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.36 mi
Kilometers
285.43 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Ridgeley
WV

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

From Martinsburg
88.5 mi
01h 46m
To Bethlehem
88.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    51 m · 35 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East King Street

    56 m · 12 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Hedgesville Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Hedgesville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North

    2477 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters

    1196 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williamsport Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Williamsport Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    62 m · 5 sec · Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Potomac Street

    1912 ft · 42 sec · West Potomac Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Artizan Street

    1079 ft · 22 sec · North Artizan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Greencastle Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · Greencastle Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont

    771 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    932 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto NASA Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · NASA Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Booths Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Booths Creek Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Manley Chapel Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Manley Chapel Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 27

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 27

  29. 29

    Continue on Enterprise Road

    2731 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Road

    2313 ft · 1 min · Bethlehem Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Enterprise-Bethlehem Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Enterprise-Bethlehem Road

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1027 ft · 45 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
112 mi · 63%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 11%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
15.9 mi · 9%
I 81 North
7.36 mi · 4%
Williamsport Pike
3.22 mi · 2%
Enterprise-Bethlehem Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

106 mi · 01h 56m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 46m from Martinsburg
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Martinsburg and 88.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 123.73 mi (199.12 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethlehem

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia

Population2,298
Coordinates39.3920300, -80.2806400
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Bethlehem (-80.28064, 39.39203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:01:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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