How far is New Martinsville, WV from Moundsville, WV?
The driving distance from New Martinsville, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Martinsville and Moundsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville and Moundsville.
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Start on Virginia Street
39 m · 8 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1135 ft · 32 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
611 ft · 18 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Martinsville and Moundsville.
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.
North State Rt. 2
Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Martinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Moundsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Martinsville to Moundsville?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from New Martinsville and 12.9 miles from Moundsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 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 Moundsville.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Moundsville City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Martinsville and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.19 km).
#1 New Martinsville
City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.6445200, -80.8576000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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