How far is Martinsburg, WV from Moundsville, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Moundsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Moundsville.
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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
56 m · 12 sec · East King Street
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Turn right onto South Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
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Continue on Hedgesville Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Hedgesville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North
2477 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
1196 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Williamsport Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Williamsport Pike
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
62 m · 5 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on West Potomac Street
1912 ft · 42 sec · West Potomac Street
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Turn left onto North Artizan Street
1079 ft · 22 sec · North Artizan Street
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Continue on Greencastle Pike
2 mi · 4 min · Greencastle Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2493 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2093 ft · 59 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Continue on Jefferson Street
2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1822 ft · 41 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Moundsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
106 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Martinsburg and Mostly Clear near Moundsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Moundsville?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Martinsburg and 128.7 miles from Moundsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.4 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Martinsburg and Mostly Clear near Moundsville.
Stop Ideas Near Brandonville
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 Brandonville.
Connellsville station
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Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 151.2 mi (243.34 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.18 | $68.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.54 | $97.07 |
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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