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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Quick Snapshot
Road
360.37 mi
06h 49m
Flight
263.51 mi
424.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.51 mi
Kilometers
424.08 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.37 mi
Kilometers
579.96 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamson
Sun, May 31, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, May 31, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-05-31T07:22
Arrive Williamson
Sun, May 31, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Sulphur Springs
WV

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

From Martinsburg
180.1 mi
03h 24m
To Williamson
180.3 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  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

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    788 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1733 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    123 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lester Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Avenue

    867 ft · 14 sec · Main Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Williamson Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williamson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    5.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on R. A. West Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Harvey Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Harvey Street

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
144 mi · 40%
I 64 West
121 mi · 34%
R. A. West Highway
21.9 mi · 6%
Central Street
9.88 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
9.66 mi · 3%
Williamson Avenue
8.09 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.9 mi
263.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Sulphur Springs
03h 24m from Martinsburg
Leave By
10:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Sulphur Springs, 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 White Sulphur Springs.

RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

1 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

32 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Clifton Forge

41 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Hinton

54 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 263.51 mi (424.08 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Williamson

#2 Williamson

County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates37.6742700, -82.2773600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-77.96389, 39.45621)
End: Williamson (-82.27736, 37.67427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.72 gal
48.14 L · about $50.38
Round trip
$100.77
25.44 gal · 96.28 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 226.1 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Williamson. The current time is 07:22:22.

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.