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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.63 mi
04h 49m
Flight
200.33 mi
322.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.33 mi
Kilometers
322.4 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.63 mi
Kilometers
417.84 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinton
Thu, May 14, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Thu, May 14, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-13T22:58
Arrive Hinton
Thu, May 14, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
129.8 mi
02h 24m
To Hinton
129.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Hinton, Sandstone

    2034 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Meadow Creek Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on WV 20

    1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Temple Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Temple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Summers Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Summers Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    546 ft · 26 sec · 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
144 mi · 56%
I 64 West
102 mi · 39%
Meadow Creek Road
6.94 mi · 3%
WV 20
2.05 mi · 1%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
Temple Street
0.92 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 24m from Martinsburg
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Hinton. Straight-line distance: 200.33 mi (322.4 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Hinton

#2 Hinton

City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,321
Coordinates37.6740100, -80.8892500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Hinton (-80.88925, 37.67401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.68 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.57
18.32 gal · 69.36 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Hinton. The current time is 22:58:09.

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.