How far is Martinsburg, WV from Pinch, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Pinch, WV is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Pinch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Pinch.
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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
137.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Route 43: Elkview, Frame Road
1387 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Frame Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Frame Road
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Turn right onto Elk River Road
1896 ft · 40 sec · Elk River Road
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Turn left onto North Pinch Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Pinch Road
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Turn right onto Saint Andrew Lane
31 m · 4 sec · Saint Andrew Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Andrew Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Pinch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
138 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Martinsburg and Sunny near Pinch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Pinch?
The road trip is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Martinsburg and 147.3 miles from Pinch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92 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 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Martinsburg and Sunny near Pinch.
Stop Ideas Near Morgantown
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 Morgantown.
Connellsville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Pinch. Straight-line distance: 202.44 mi (325.79 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinch
Place in West Virginia
| Population | 3,262 |
| Coordinates | 38.4087100, -81.4817900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinch (-81.48179, 38.40871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $41.15 | $82.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.02 | $92.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.64 | $99.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.43 | $116.87 |
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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