How far is Martinsburg, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.74 mi
02h 55m
Flight
127.74 mi
205.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.74 mi
Kilometers
205.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.74 mi
Kilometers
303.75 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Mon, Apr 27, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Tue, Apr 28, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-04-27T20:14
Arrive Clarksburg
Mon, Apr 27, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
92.3 mi
01h 27m
To Clarksburg
96.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 32 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

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    1999 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
112 mi · 59%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 15%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 10%
I 81 North
7.36 mi · 4%
Williamsport Pike
3.22 mi · 2%
Corridor D
2.75 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 27m from Martinsburg
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Martinsburg and Sunny near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Martinsburg and 96.4 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Martinsburg and Sunny near Clarksburg.

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 Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 127.74 mi (205.57 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
End: West Main Street (-80.344558, 39.280584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.50 $58.99
Premium $4.78 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.62 $37.46 $74.91

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Clarksburg. The current time is 20:14:34.

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.