How far is McMechen, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from McMechen, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMechen and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMechen and Martinsburg.
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Start on East Baltimore Street
1002 ft · 46 sec · East Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
21 m · 5 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
12.2 mi · 15 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
37.1 mi · 48 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway
844 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
105 m · 13 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
2460 ft · 36 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Morgantown Street
775 ft · 23 sec · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto West Fayette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2428 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on National Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
2543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road
2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road
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Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
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Continue on North Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Turn left onto East King Street
5 m · 1 sec · East King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMechen and Martinsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67.2 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMechen and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMechen to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from McMechen and 97.8 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around McMechen and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
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 Piedmont.
Frostburg, MD
Grantsville, MD
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMechen and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 151.6 mi (243.97 km).
#1 McMechen
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.9881300, -80.7314700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.46 | $64.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.02 | $70.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.22 | $82.45 |
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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