How far is Martinsburg, WV from Oak Hill, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Oak Hill, WV is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
Driving Distance
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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Oak Hill.
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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
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 5: Burnsville, Glenville
1073 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Burnsville Road
89 m · 7 sec · Burnsville Road
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
2839 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street
28 m · 3 sec · North Lewis Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street
3024 ft · 2 min · North Lewis Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
9.6 mi · 17 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tanner Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Tanner Creek Road
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Turn left onto White Pine Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · White Pine Road
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Turn slight left onto Wright Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
1551 ft · 1 min · Wright Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wright Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Oak Hill.
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.
Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 125.8 miles from Martinsburg and 132.3 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.
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 Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 167.68 mi (269.85 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Hill
City in West Virginia
| Population | 8,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.9223100, -81.0184400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $36.08 | $72.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.23 | $102.47 |
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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