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

The driving distance from New Martinsville, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.37 mi
01h 26m
Flight
37.16 mi
59.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.37 mi
Kilometers
89.11 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in New Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 2:04 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 Clarksburg
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From New Martinsville
32.7 mi
00h 43m
To Clarksburg
22.6 mi
00h 43m

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
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Hill Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · River Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Tyler Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Davis Street

    1194 ft · 44 sec · Davis Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    69 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2801 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Corridor D

    25.3 mi · 30 min · Corridor D

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Chestnut Street

    567 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Chestnut Street

    1360 ft · 42 sec · North Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
25.7 mi · 46%
Corridor D
25.3 mi · 46%
River Hill Road
7.37 mi · 13%
Tyler Highway
3.88 mi · 7%
Vine Street
0.98 mi · 2%
3rd Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Turn left onto Corridor D

25.3 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 43m from New Martinsville
Leave By
3:36 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 Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from New Martinsville and 22.6 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 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 Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Martinsville and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.81 km).

New Martinsville

#1 New Martinsville

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Street (-80.857602, 39.644489)
End: West Main Street (-80.344558, 39.280584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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

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.