How far is Martinsburg, WV from Williamson, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Williamson, WV is about 360.4 miles (580 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Williamson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Williamson.
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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
120.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1733 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lester Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway
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Continue on Central Street
9.9 mi · 11 min · Central Street
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
867 ft · 14 sec · Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williamson Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williamson Avenue
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on R. A. West Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Harvey Street
8 m · 1 sec · Harvey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Williamson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Martinsburg and Partly Sunny near Williamson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Williamson?
The road trip is about 360.4 miles (580 km) and usually takes 06h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.1 miles from Martinsburg and 180.3 miles from Williamson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.38 one way or $100.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martinsburg and Partly Sunny near Williamson.
Stop Ideas Near White Sulphur Springs
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 White Sulphur Springs.
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Clifton Forge
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 263.51 mi (424.08 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamson
County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.6742700, -82.2773600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamson (-82.27736, 37.67427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $50.38 | $100.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $56.34 | $112.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $60.78 | $121.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $71.54 | $143.07 |
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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