How far is Martinsburg, WV from White Sulphur Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to White Sulphur Springs, WV is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.39 mi
03h 49m
Flight
170.34 mi
274.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.34 mi
Kilometers
274.13 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.39 mi
Kilometers
335.37 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Sulphur Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-30T20:47
Arrive White Sulphur Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:22 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
Petersburg
WV

City in West Virginia

From Martinsburg
104.2 mi
01h 54m
To White Sulphur Springs
104.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and White Sulphur 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

    144.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: White Sulphur Springs

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
144 mi · 69%
I 64 West
60.5 mi · 29%
US 60 West
1.38 mi · 1%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Apple Harvest Drive
0.45 mi
East King Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 54m from Martinsburg
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Sunny near White Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to White Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Martinsburg and 104.2 miles from White Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Sunny near White Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

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

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

BUS

Frostburg, MD

75 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

78 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

80 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

81 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and White Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 170.34 mi (274.13 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 White Sulphur Springs

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,325
Coordinates37.7965100, -80.2975700
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: White Sulphur Springs (-80.29757, 37.79651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.23
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.11 $58.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.55 $65.11
Premium $4.78 $35.12 $70.24
Diesel $5.62 $41.34 $82.67

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and White Sulphur Springs. The current time is 20:47:18.

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.