How far is Martinsburg, WV from Mount Hope, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Mount Hope, WV is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Mount Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Mount Hope.
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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
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
39.3 mi · 46 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 79/3: Sharon
1309 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road
138 m · 19 sec · Sharon Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Cabin Creek Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Cabin Creek Road
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Turn slight right
1178 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Coal Fork Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Coal Fork Road
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Continue on Coal Fork Road
4.7 mi · 18 min · Coal Fork Road
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Continue straight
1 mi · 4 min
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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 Mount Hope.
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 Rain Showers Likely near Mount Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Mount Hope?
The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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 159.1 miles from Martinsburg and 159.2 miles from Mount Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.4 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 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 $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Hope.
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 Mount Hope. Straight-line distance: 212.96 mi (342.73 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Hope
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 38.1051000, -81.5181700 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Hope (-81.51817, 38.1051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $49.74 | $99.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $53.66 | $107.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.16 | $126.32 |
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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