How far is Martinsburg, WV from Craigsville, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Craigsville, WV is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Craigsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Craigsville.
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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 · 12 sec · East King Street
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Turn right onto South Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
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Continue on Hedgesville Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Hedgesville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North
2477 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
1196 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Williamsport Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Williamsport Pike
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
62 m · 5 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on West Potomac Street
1912 ft · 42 sec · West Potomac Street
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Turn left onto North Artizan Street
1079 ft · 22 sec · North Artizan Street
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Continue on Greencastle Pike
2 mi · 4 min · Greencastle Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
10 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Callahan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road
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Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn right onto Craigsville Road
16 m · 1 sec · Craigsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Craigsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Craigsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near Craigsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Craigsville?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Cheat Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Martinsburg and 137.8 miles from Craigsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.3 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 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.50 one way or $77.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Sunny near Craigsville.
Stop Ideas Near Cheat Lake
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 Cheat Lake.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Craigsville. Straight-line distance: 164.19 mi (264.24 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Craigsville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 2,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.3306700, -80.6531500 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craigsville (-80.65315, 38.33067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.44 | $92.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.67 | $109.33 |
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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