How far is Martinsburg, WV from Webster Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Webster Springs, WV is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
226.62 mi
04h 42m
Flight
147.89 mi
238 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.89 mi
Kilometers
238 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.62 mi
Kilometers
364.71 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Tue, Jun 2, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-06-02T09:12
Arrive Webster Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Bayard
WV

City in Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Martinsburg
113.3 mi
02h 21m
To Webster Springs
113.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Webster Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    51 m · 35 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East King Street

    1904 ft · 47 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    2393 ft · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Carpenter Avenue

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Carpenter Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Seneca Trail

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    62 m · 3 sec · Magnolia Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Street

    1984 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clifton Run Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Clifton Run Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1285 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike

    1 km · 44 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on North Randolph Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Beverly Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn right onto United States Highway 219; State Route 55

    9 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 219; State Route 55

  29. 29

    Continue on United States Highway 219;State Route 55

    4.2 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 219;State Route 55

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Route 15

    29.7 mi · 44 min · State Route 15

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carpenter Avenue
65.3 mi · 29%
I 81 South
38.9 mi · 17%
State Route 15
29.7 mi · 13%
Main Street
15.9 mi · 7%
Seneca Trail
13.3 mi · 6%
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
11.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Carpenter Avenue

Continue on Carpenter Avenue

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.7 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayard
02h 21m from Martinsburg
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Webster Springs?

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Bayard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Martinsburg and 113.3 miles from Webster Springs.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Bayard

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bayard, 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 Bayard.

BUS

Grantsville, MD

52 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

56 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

67 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

69 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Webster Springs. Straight-line distance: 147.89 mi (238 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Webster Springs

#2 Webster Springs

City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,009
Coordinates38.4792700, -80.4134200
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Webster Springs (-80.41342, 38.47927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.38
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.69 $63.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.43 $70.86
Premium $4.78 $38.22 $76.45
Diesel $5.62 $44.99 $89.98

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Webster Springs. The current time is 09:12:11.

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.