How far is Pennsboro, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Pennsboro, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
210.53 mi
03h 42m
Flight
160.91 mi
258.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.91 mi
Kilometers
258.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.53 mi
Kilometers
338.82 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsboro
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Martinsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsboro
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 Pennsboro
112.2 mi
01h 51m
To Martinsburg
98.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsboro and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Collins Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Collins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Masonic Avenue

    53 m · 6 sec · Masonic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Myles Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Myles Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pullman Drive

    2355 ft · 49 sec · Pullman Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Corridor D

    39.8 mi · 47 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    629 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsboro 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
113 mi · 54%
Corridor D
39.8 mi · 19%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 14%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 10%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 6%
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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
01h 51m from Pennsboro
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Pennsboro to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 112.2 miles from Pennsboro and 98.3 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Pennsboro and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 160.91 mi (258.96 km).

Pennsboro

#1 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Avenue (-80.968474, 39.285012)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $29.43
Round trip
$58.86
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.43 $58.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.91 $65.81
Premium $4.78 $35.50 $71.00
Diesel $5.62 $41.79 $83.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsboro and Martinsburg. The current time is 00:03:26.

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.