How far is Montgomery, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
313.64 mi
05h 04m
Flight
201.42 mi
324.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.42 mi
Kilometers
324.15 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.64 mi
Kilometers
504.76 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, May 13, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Martinsburg
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Montgomery
146.8 mi
02h 32m
To Martinsburg
166.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    2478 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2152 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1046 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Midland Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Midland Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Trail

    26.2 mi · 38 min · Midland Trail

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 20

    886 ft · 15 sec · State Route 20

  10. 10

    Continue on Midland Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Midland Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Midland West Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Midland West Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20

  14. 14

    Continue on Greenbrier Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenbrier Street
235 mi · 75%
Midland Trail
29.8 mi · 10%
State Route 20
4.3 mi · 1%
West Main Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
Midland West Trail
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Greenbrier Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 04m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.3 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 32m from Montgomery
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Montgomery and 166.8 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.3 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.85 one way or $87.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

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

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

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

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

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 201.42 mi (324.15 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,492
Coordinates38.1803800, -81.3284500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-81.328448, 38.18034)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $43.85
Round trip
$87.70
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.85 $87.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.03 $98.06
Premium $4.78 $52.89 $105.78
Diesel $5.62 $62.26 $124.52

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Martinsburg. The current time is 20:17:20.

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.