How far is Martinsburg, WV from Coal City, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Coal City, WV is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Coal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Coal City.
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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
120.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
911 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1861 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Independence School Road
3274 ft · 1 min · Independence School Road
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Continue on Independence Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal City Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Coal City Road
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Continue on Coal City Road
1411 ft · 39 sec · Coal City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coal City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Coal City.
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.
Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Coal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Coal City?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Martinsburg and 139.9 miles from Coal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Coal City.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
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 Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Coal City. Straight-line distance: 214.07 mi (344.52 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal City
Coal City is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6790000, -81.2103800 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal City (-81.21038, 37.679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $4.08 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $48.85 | $97.69 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $62.51 | $125.02 |
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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