How far is Martinsburg, WV from Petersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Petersburg, WV is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 01h 59m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Petersburg.
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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
22.6 mi · 26 min · Carpenter Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220, WV 55: Moorefield
2574 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Main Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 49.4 miles from Martinsburg and 49.5 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
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 Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 69.87 mi (112.44 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.9926100, -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-79.12392, 38.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
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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