How far is Martinsburg, WV from Gilbert Creek, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV is about 329.3 miles (529.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Gilbert Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Gilbert Creek.
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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
109 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 81 South
1028 ft · 25 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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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Coalfields Expressway
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Turn right onto Slab Fork Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Slab Fork Road
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Continue on Slab Fork Road
1598 ft · 44 sec · Slab Fork Road
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Merge slight right onto Lester Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Lester Highway
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
867 ft · 14 sec · Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williamson Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williamson Avenue
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
901 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Mudlick Branch Road
3.5 mi · 13 min · Mudlick Branch Road
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Turn right onto Gilbert Creek Road
1416 ft · 39 sec · Gilbert Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilbert Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Gilbert Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Gilbert Creek?
The road trip is about 329.3 miles (529.9 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Martinsburg and 164.7 miles from Gilbert Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.03 one way or $92.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert Creek.
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 Gilbert Creek. Straight-line distance: 249.04 mi (400.79 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilbert Creek
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 37.5759400, -81.8948400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert Creek (-81.89484, 37.57594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $46.03 | $92.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.46 | $102.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $55.52 | $111.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $65.35 | $130.70 |
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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