How far is Ranson, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Ranson, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
15.12 mi
00h 20m
Flight
12.43 mi
20 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.43 mi
Kilometers
20 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.12 mi
Kilometers
24.33 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ranson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ranson
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Martinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ranson
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
Shepherdstown
WV

A town in West Virginia

From Ranson
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Martinsburg
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Circle

    103 m · 7 sec · Lancaster Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Mildred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Mildred Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Currie Road

    938 ft · 21 sec · Currie Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    931 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Queen Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Queen Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Currie Road
11.3 mi · 75%
South Mildred Street
2.74 mi · 18%
South Queen Street
0.95 mi · 6%
Lancaster Circle
0.06 mi
East King Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Currie Road

Merge slight right

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdstown
00h 10m from Ranson
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ranson and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ranson to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Shepherdstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Ranson and 7.6 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ranson and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherdstown

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

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

RAIL

Harpers Ferry

13 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

14 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

25 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Frederick, MD

34 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ranson and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20 km).

Ranson

#1 Ranson

City in West Virginia

Population4,941
Coordinates39.2951000, -77.8605500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster Circle (-77.860577, 39.295064)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.78 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $5.62 $2.98 $5.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ranson and Martinsburg. The current time is 00:44:23.

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.