How far is Martinsburg, WV from Newell, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Newell, WV is about 231.2 miles (372 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Newell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Newell.
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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 right to continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
974 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
1169 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa
2210 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 68 West: Beaver
1154 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Avenue
3164 ft · 1 min · State Avenue
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Continue on State Street
973 ft · 24 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Midland Beaver Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road
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Continue on Midland Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Continue on Midland Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Midland Road
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Continue on Harvey Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Harvey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elizabeth Street
1113 ft · 19 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
2654 ft · 45 sec · Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on East 3rd Street
135 m · 11 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
683 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
2327 ft · 46 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Wayne Six Toll Bridge
1761 ft · 39 sec · Wayne Six Toll Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 6th St-Newell
29 m · 4 sec · 6th St-Newell
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th St-Newell
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Newell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Martinsburg and Widespread Frost near Newell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Newell?
The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Martinsburg and 115.7 miles from Newell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Martinsburg and Widespread Frost near Newell.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Newell. Straight-line distance: 161.1 mi (259.27 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newell
Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,376 |
| Coordinates | 40.6184000, -80.6042400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newell (-80.60424, 40.6184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.32 | $64.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.89 | $91.78 |
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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