How far is Martinsburg, WV from Pea Ridge, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Pea Ridge, WV is about 345 miles (555.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
345 mi
06h 23m
Flight
244.91 mi
394.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.91 mi
Kilometers
394.14 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
345 mi
Kilometers
555.23 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pea Ridge
Sat, May 2, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sat, May 2, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-02T00:52
Arrive Pea Ridge
Sat, May 2, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
White Hall
WV

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

From Martinsburg
172.3 mi
03h 11m
To Pea Ridge
172.7 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Pea Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    51 m · 35 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East King Street

    56 m · 12 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Hedgesville Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Hedgesville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North

    2477 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters

    1196 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williamsport Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Williamsport Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    62 m · 5 sec · Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Potomac Street

    1912 ft · 42 sec · West Potomac Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Artizan Street

    1079 ft · 22 sec · North Artizan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Greencastle Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · Greencastle Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    39.9 mi · 44 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville

    1629 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    1691 ft · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Midland Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Pea Ridge Road

    1969 ft · 57 sec · East Pea Ridge Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    147 m · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
149 mi · 43%
US 40
112 mi · 32%
I 64 West
40.5 mi · 12%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 6%
I 81 North
7.36 mi · 2%
Williamsport Pike
3.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.1 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
03h 11m from Martinsburg
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Pea Ridge?

The road trip is about 345 miles (555.2 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Martinsburg and 172.7 miles from Pea Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.21 one way or $96.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Hall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Hall.

RAIL

Connellsville station

83 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

98 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

110 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

112 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 244.91 mi (394.14 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,650
Coordinates38.4139700, -82.3198700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Pea Ridge (-82.31987, 38.41397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.08 L · about $48.21
Round trip
$96.41
24.34 gal · 92.16 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.21 $96.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $53.90 $107.80
Premium $4.78 $58.15 $116.30
Diesel $5.62 $68.44 $136.89

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Pea Ridge. The current time is 00:52:35.

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.