How far is Philadelphia, PA from Martinsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Martinsburg, PA is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
207.04 mi
04h 19m
Flight
168.77 mi
271.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.77 mi
Kilometers
271.61 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.04 mi
Kilometers
333.2 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
New Cumberland
PA

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Philadelphia
103.3 mi
02h 09m
To Martinsburg
103.7 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    146.5 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 522: McConnellsburg, Mount Union

    2425 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Waterfall Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pitt Street

    120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    2882 ft · 57 sec · Waterfall Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Waterfall Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Waterfall Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    121 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Top Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Top Mountain Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Top Mountain Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Broad Top Mountain Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1855 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Saxton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Raystown Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Cove Mt Road

    3018 ft · 47 sec · Cove Mt Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Cove Mountain Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Allegheny Street

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allegheny Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
147 mi · 71%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 8%
Waterfall Road
16.5 mi · 8%
Broad Top Mountain Road
8.42 mi · 4%
Cove Mountain Road
5.95 mi · 3%
Raystown Road
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

147 mi · 02h 39m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cumberland
02h 09m from Philadelphia
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Philadelphia and 103.7 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

3 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

14 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

35 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 168.77 mi (271.61 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,858
Coordinates40.3111900, -78.3241800
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Martinsburg (-78.32418, 40.31119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.74
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.87 $59.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.62 $67.24
Premium $4.95 $36.21 $72.43
Diesel $5.98 $43.71 $87.43

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Martinsburg. The current time is 03:46:13.

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.