How far is Martinsburg, WV from Shady Spring, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Shady Spring, WV is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Shady Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Shady Spring.
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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
144.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston
112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Shady Spring
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Grandview Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Grandview Road
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Turn sharp left onto Ritter Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ritter Drive
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Turn left onto Hinton Road
35 m · 10 sec · Hinton Road
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Turn sharp left
33 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Shady Spring.
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
144 mi · 02h 36m
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 Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Shady Spring?
The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Martinsburg and 132.7 miles from Shady Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208 miles (334.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
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 Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Shady Spring. Straight-line distance: 208.05 mi (334.82 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shady Spring
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 37.7056700, -81.0984300 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Spring (-81.09843, 37.70567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.72 | $89.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
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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