How far is Martinsburg, WV from Richwood, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Richwood, WV is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Richwood.
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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
95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 257, SR 682: Mount Crawford, Bridgewater
1175 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Friedens Church Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Friedens Church Road
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Continue on Dinkel Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dinkel Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2234 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Warm Springs Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Warm Springs Pike
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Continue on Scenic Highway
13.4 mi · 20 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Hankey Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Hankey Mountain Highway
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Continue on Shenandoah Mountain Drive
6.9 mi · 9 min · Shenandoah Mountain Drive
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Continue on Highland Turnpike
18.1 mi · 25 min · Highland Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2386 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Jackson River Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Jackson River Road
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Turn right onto Mill Gap Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · Mill Gap Road
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Continue on Pocahontas Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Pocahontas Highway
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Continue on Huntersville & Monterey Turnpike
836 ft · 18 sec · Huntersville & Monterey Turnpike
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Continue on Frost Road
9.9 mi · 13 min · Frost Road
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Turn right onto Huntersville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Huntersville Road
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Continue on West Virginia Route 39
1776 ft · 46 sec · West Virginia Route 39
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Continue on 8th Street
2185 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seneca Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · Seneca Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Stamping Creek Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Stamping Creek Road
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Continue on North Fork Cherry Highway
21.8 mi · 32 min · North Fork Cherry Highway
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Continue on Park Place
1282 ft · 22 sec · Park Place
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Continue on East Main Street
1889 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Oakford Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Oakford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Richwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Richwood?
The road trip is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Martinsburg and 116.1 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
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 Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 162.33 mi (261.25 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-80.53314, 38.22484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.27 | $72.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.06 | $92.12 |
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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