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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.84 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20 mi
32.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.84 mi
Kilometers
41.59 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundsville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in New Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Martinsville
2026-04-17T00:32
Arrive Moundsville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Martinsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Franklin
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From New Martinsville
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Moundsville
12.9 mi
00h 17m

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
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Street

    39 m · 8 sec · Virginia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  4. 4

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1135 ft · 32 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    611 ft · 18 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  8. 8

    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.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 88%
3rd Street
1.33 mi · 5%
North State Route 2
1.32 mi · 5%
7th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.12 mi
Virginia Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 17m from New Martinsville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Franklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Cameron, WV

Franklin
Municipal corporation,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Moundsville City Building

Moundsville , WV
820 6th St, Moundsville, WV 26041
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

108 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Martinsville and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.19 km).

New Martinsville

#1 New Martinsville

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Street (-80.857602, 39.644489)
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Martinsville and Moundsville. The current time is 00:32:36.

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.