How far is Martinsburg, WV from Daniels, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Daniels, WV is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.85 mi
04h 51m
Flight
207.65 mi
334.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.65 mi
Kilometers
334.18 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.85 mi
Kilometers
426.24 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daniels
Mon, May 4, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Tue, May 5, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-04T15:03
Arrive Daniels
Mon, May 4, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 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
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Martinsburg
132.4 mi
02h 25m
To Daniels
132.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    51 m · 35 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East King Street

    1904 ft · 47 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    2393 ft · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    144.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

    115.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 307, CR 9: Beaver

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ritter Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ritter Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    76 m · 11 sec · Burgess Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burgess Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
144 mi · 55%
I 64 West
116 mi · 44%
Airport Road
1.71 mi · 1%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
Ritter Drive
0.71 mi
Apple Harvest Drive
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 25m from Martinsburg
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Daniels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 132.4 miles from Martinsburg and 132.5 miles from Daniels.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Daniels.

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

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

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

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Daniels. Straight-line distance: 207.65 mi (334.18 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population1,881
Coordinates37.7432700, -81.1240800
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Daniels (-81.12408, 37.74327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.38 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
18.7 gal · 70.76 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.41 $82.82
Premium $4.78 $44.67 $89.35
Diesel $5.62 $52.58 $105.17

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Daniels. The current time is 15:03:14.

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.