How far is Martinsburg, WV from Bolivar, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Bolivar, WV is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Bolivar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Bolivar.
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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
56 m · 15 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Take the ramp right
959 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Apple Harvest Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive
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Continue on Route 9 Bypass
12.7 mi · 15 min · Route 9 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1808 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on William L. Wilson Freeway
4.1 mi · 6 min · William L. Wilson Freeway
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2716 ft · 59 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
29 m · 4 sec · Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Bolivar.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 9 Bypass
Continue on Route 9 Bypass
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Partly Sunny near Bolivar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Bolivar?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ranson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Martinsburg and 10.3 miles from Bolivar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsburg and Partly Sunny near Bolivar.
Stop Ideas Near Ranson
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 Ranson.
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolivar
Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.3234300, -77.7527700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar (-77.75277, 39.32343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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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