How far is Martinsburg, WV from Sissonville, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Sissonville, WV is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Sissonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Sissonville.
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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
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 622: Sissonville, Pocatalic
1062 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sissonville Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sissonville Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sissonville Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Sissonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
147 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Sunny near Sissonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Sissonville?
The road trip is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Martinsburg and 156.2 miles from Sissonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 105 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 5:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.61 one way or $87.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Sunny near Sissonville.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
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 Winfield.
Connellsville station
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Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Sissonville. Straight-line distance: 207.08 mi (333.27 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sissonville
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.5281500, -81.6309600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sissonville (-81.63096, 38.52815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $43.61 | $87.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $48.76 | $97.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $52.61 | $105.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $61.92 | $123.84 |
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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