How far is Martinsburg, WV from Parsons, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Parsons, WV is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Parsons.
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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
38.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
37 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Carpenter Avenue
65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Carpenter Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Seneca Trail
13.3 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
62 m · 3 sec · Magnolia Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1939 ft · 25 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Parsons.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Carpenter Avenue
Continue on Carpenter Avenue
65.3 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Parsons?
The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wardensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Martinsburg and 71.3 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near Wardensville
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 Wardensville.
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Martinsburg station
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 95.14 mi (153.11 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.0964900, -79.6809000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-79.6809, 39.09649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.03 | $48.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
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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