How far is Oak Hill, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Main Street
702 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lundale Drive
1149 ft · 28 sec · Lundale Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 South: Beckley
8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
2170 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lewisburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
1178 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street
1738 ft · 36 sec · West King Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Hill and Mostly Cloudy 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 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Oak Hill and 141.1 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.37 one way or $78.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 199.96 mi (321.81 km).
#1 Oak Hill
City in West Virginia
| Population | 8,140 |
| Coordinates | 37.9723300, -81.1487100 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.02 | $88.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.49 | $94.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.90 | $111.81 |
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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