How far is Morgantown, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Martinsburg.
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Start on High Street
109 m · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
93 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
1478 ft · 58 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Willey Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Willey Street
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Continue on Mileground Road
2223 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mileground Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Continue on Easton Hill Road
2839 ft · 1 min · Easton Hill Road
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Continue on Cheat Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Turn left
1903 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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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 Morgantown and Martinsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cheat Road
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Morgantown and 78.6 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Mostly Sunny near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 106.81 mi (171.89 km).
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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