How far is Martinsburg, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Parkersburg.
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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
28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2857 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Juliana Street
740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Parkersburg.
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 Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Bruceton Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Martinsburg and 134.7 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceton Mills
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 Bruceton Mills.
Connellsville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 192.62 mi (309.99 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.80 | $73.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.15 | $82.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.25 | $104.49 |
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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