How far is Martinsburg, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Huntington, WV is about 360.4 miles (580 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
360.4 mi
05h 25m
Flight
251.23 mi
404.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.23 mi
Kilometers
404.32 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.4 mi
Kilometers
580.01 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, May 31, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, May 31, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-30T19:55
Arrive Huntington
Sun, May 31, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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
Bridgeport
WV

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

From Martinsburg
176.2 mi
02h 42m
To Huntington
184.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    51 m · 35 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East King Street

    56 m · 12 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Hedgesville Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Hedgesville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North

    2477 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters

    1196 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williamsport Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Williamsport Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    62 m · 5 sec · Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Potomac Street

    1912 ft · 42 sec · West Potomac Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Artizan Street

    1079 ft · 22 sec · North Artizan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Greencastle Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · Greencastle Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    47 mi · 52 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  29. 29

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 21 sec · 15th Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
149 mi · 41%
US 40
112 mi · 31%
I 64 West
47.6 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 5%
I 81 North
7.36 mi · 2%
Williamsport Pike
3.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.2 mi
251.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
02h 42m from Martinsburg
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360.4 miles (580 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Martinsburg and 184.2 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.2 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.38 one way or $100.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Connellsville station

99 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

109 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 251.23 mi (404.32 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.72 gal
48.14 L · about $50.38
Round trip
$100.77
25.44 gal · 96.28 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 226.1 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.38 $100.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $56.34 $112.67
Premium $4.78 $60.78 $121.55
Diesel $5.62 $71.54 $143.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Huntington. The current time is 19:55:06.

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.