How far is Moorefield, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Moorefield, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.83 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.29 mi
97.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.29 mi
Kilometers
97.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.83 mi
Kilometers
130.08 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Moorefield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorefield
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorefield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wardensville
WV

Town

From Moorefield
40.8 mi
00h 45m
To Martinsburg
40.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · Winchester Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1761 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Corridor H

    22.8 mi · 27 min · Corridor H

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on John Marshall Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · John Marshall Highway

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Middle Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Middle Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marlboro Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairfax Street

    1 km · 2 min · Fairfax Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairfax Pike

    109 m · 18 sec · Fairfax Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1284 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

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

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairfax Pike
28.6 mi · 35%
Corridor H
22.8 mi · 28%
Middle Road
5.49 mi · 7%
Wardensville Pike
5.45 mi · 7%
John Marshall Highway
4.91 mi · 6%
Marlboro Road
3.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fairfax Pike

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wardensville
00h 45m from Moorefield
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Moorefield 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 Moorefield to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wardensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Moorefield and 40.1 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Moorefield and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Wardensville

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

65 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

65 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Martinsburg station

69 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

70 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorefield and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 60.29 mi (97.02 km).

Moorefield

#1 Moorefield

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,391
Coordinates39.0623300, -78.9694700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Avenue (-78.969458, 39.062127)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorefield and Martinsburg. The current time is 23:00:54.

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.