How far is Martinsburg, WV from Mullens, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Mullens, WV is about 292.7 miles (471 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
292.69 mi
05h 25m
Flight
225.49 mi
362.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.49 mi
Kilometers
362.89 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.69 mi
Kilometers
471.04 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 Mullens
Thu, May 14, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Thu, May 14, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-13T19:04
Arrive Mullens
Thu, May 14, 12:30 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
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
146.3 mi
02h 42m
To Mullens
146.4 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    788 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1733 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    123 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lester Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Coalfields Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    55 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
144 mi · 49%
I 64 West
121 mi · 41%
Central Street
13.7 mi · 5%
WV 16
4.16 mi · 1%
Lester Highway
3.57 mi · 1%
West Virginia Turnpike
2.19 mi · 1%
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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
225.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 42m from Martinsburg
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Martinsburg and Rain Showers near Mullens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471 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?

Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Martinsburg and 146.4 miles from Mullens.

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

The direct path is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Martinsburg and Rain Showers near Mullens.

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 Mullens. Straight-line distance: 225.49 mi (362.89 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Mullens

City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates37.5831700, -81.3803800
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Mullens (-81.38038, 37.58317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.1 L · about $40.92
Round trip
$81.83
20.66 gal · 78.2 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.92 $81.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.75 $91.50
Premium $4.78 $49.36 $98.71
Diesel $5.62 $58.10 $116.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Mullens. The current time is 19:04:45.

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.