How far is Oak Hill, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
257.56 mi
04h 17m
Flight
167.68 mi
269.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.68 mi
Kilometers
269.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.56 mi
Kilometers
414.5 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
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
Brandonville
WV

Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Oak Hill
126.8 mi
02h 08m
To Martinsburg
130.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Martinsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Wright Road

    1551 ft · 1 min · Wright Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wright Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Wright Road

  3. 3

    Continue on White Pine Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · White Pine Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tanner Creek Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tanner Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Little Kanawha Parkway

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Lewis Street

    3012 ft · 2 min · North Lewis Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street

    37 m · 4 sec · North Lewis Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street

    2770 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Little Kanawha Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Burnsville Road

    681 ft · 21 sec · Burnsville Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg

    629 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill and Martinsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
113 mi · 44%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
69.2 mi · 27%
Little Kanawha Parkway
23.5 mi · 9%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 8%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 5%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

112 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
02h 08m from Oak Hill
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Oak Hill and 130.7 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Brandonville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

39 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

45 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

59 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

71 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 167.68 mi (269.85 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in West Virginia

Population8,028
Coordinates38.9223100, -81.0184400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.4 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.01
18.18 gal · 68.8 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.01 $72.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.26 $80.52
Premium $4.78 $43.43 $86.86
Diesel $5.62 $51.12 $102.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Martinsburg. The current time is 03:52:42.

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.