How far is Martinsburg, WV from Ravenswood, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Ravenswood, WV is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.3 miles (332 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.2 mi
05h 27m
Flight
206.3 mi
332 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.3 mi
Kilometers
332 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.2 mi
Kilometers
462.2 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenswood
Mon, Jun 1, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Mon, Jun 1, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-06-01T10:43
Arrive Ravenswood
Mon, Jun 1, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cheat Lake
WV

Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia

From Martinsburg
143.4 mi
02h 43m
To Ravenswood
143.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Ravenswood.

  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

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1109 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 32 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2227 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3145 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
112 mi · 39%
Corridor D
102 mi · 36%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 7%
I 81 North
7.36 mi · 3%
US 33 West
3.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
206.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheat Lake
02h 43m from Martinsburg
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Partly Sunny near Ravenswood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Ravenswood?

The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 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?

Cheat Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Martinsburg and 143.8 miles from Ravenswood.

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

The direct path is about 206.3 miles (332 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martinsburg and Partly Sunny near Ravenswood.

Stop Ideas Near Cheat Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheat Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheat Lake.

RAIL

Connellsville station

44 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

64 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

75 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

79 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Ravenswood. Straight-line distance: 206.3 mi (332 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Ravenswood

#2 Ravenswood

City in West Virginia

Population3,616
Coordinates38.9481400, -81.7609600
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Ravenswood (-81.76096, 38.94814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.87 $89.73
Premium $4.78 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.62 $56.97 $113.94

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Ravenswood. The current time is 10:43:53.

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.