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

The driving distance from New Martinsville, WV to Charleston, WV is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.06 mi
02h 08m
Flight
98.66 mi
158.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from New Martinsville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.06 mi
Kilometers
199.65 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in New Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Martinsville
2026-04-16T23:11
Arrive Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Martinsville
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
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From New Martinsville
62 mi
01h 04m
To Charleston
62.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Virginia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1 km · 52 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 · 6 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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Dickinson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
84.8 mi · 68%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 14%
3rd Street
12.4 mi · 10%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 4%
Vine Street
4.28 mi · 3%
Leon Sullivan Way
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

76.6 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
01h 04m from New Martinsville
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Martinsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from New Martinsville and 62.1 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Martinsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Martinsville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 98.66 mi (158.78 km).

New Martinsville

#1 New Martinsville

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Street (-80.857602, 39.644489)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.70
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.35 $34.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.40 $38.80
Premium $4.78 $20.93 $41.86
Diesel $5.62 $24.63 $49.27

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 Charleston. The current time is 23:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.