How far is Martinsburg, WV from Hinton, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Hinton, WV is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Hinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Hinton.
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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
102.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Hinton, Sandstone
2034 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Meadow Creek Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road
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Continue on WV 20
1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20
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Continue on Temple Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Temple Street
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Continue on Summers Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Summers Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
546 ft · 26 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Hinton.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Martinsburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Hinton?
The road trip is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 129.8 miles from Martinsburg and 129.9 miles from Hinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Martinsburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinton.
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 Hinton. Straight-line distance: 200.33 mi (322.4 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinton
City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 37.6740100, -80.8892500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinton (-80.88925, 37.67401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $36.28 | $72.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.77 | $87.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.52 | $103.03 |
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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