How far is New Martinsville, WV from Bluefield, WV?

The driving distance from New Martinsville, WV to Bluefield, WV is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.21 mi
03h 51m
Flight
165.25 mi
265.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.25 mi
Kilometers
265.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.21 mi
Kilometers
368.87 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in New Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Martinsville
2026-04-17T00:31
Arrive Bluefield
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Martinsville
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
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From New Martinsville
114 mi
01h 55m
To Bluefield
115.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Martinsville and Bluefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville and Bluefield.

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Virginia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1 km · 48 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Martinsville and Bluefield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
176 mi · 77%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 7%
3rd Street
12.4 mi · 5%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 4%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 2%
Vine Street
4.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Continue straight

94.1 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 55m from New Martinsville
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Martinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Martinsville to Bluefield?

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from New Martinsville and 115.2 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Martinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Martinsville and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 165.25 mi (265.95 km).

New Martinsville

#1 New Martinsville

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

Population5,111
Coordinates39.6445200, -80.8576000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Bluefield

#2 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Street (-80.857602, 39.644489)
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.62 L · about $32.04
Round trip
$64.09
16.18 gal · 61.24 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.04 $64.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.83 $71.66
Premium $4.78 $38.65 $77.31
Diesel $5.62 $45.50 $91.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Martinsville and Bluefield. The current time is 00:31:22.

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.