How far is Richwood, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Richwood, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richwood and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and Martinsburg.
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Start on Oakford Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Oakford Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1889 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Place
1282 ft · 22 sec · Park Place
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Continue on Marlinton Road
21.8 mi · 32 min · Marlinton Road
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Continue on Stamping Creek Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Stamping Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Seneca Trail
8.3 mi · 12 min · Seneca Trail
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2185 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Continue on West Virginia Route 39
1776 ft · 46 sec · West Virginia Route 39
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Continue on Huntersville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Huntersville Road
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Turn left onto Frost Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Frost Road
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Continue on Huntersville & Monterey Turnpike
836 ft · 18 sec · Huntersville & Monterey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Pocahontas Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Pocahontas Highway
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Continue on Mill Gap Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · Mill Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson River Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Jackson River Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2386 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highland Turnpike
18.1 mi · 25 min · Highland Turnpike
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Continue on Shenandoah Mountain Drive
6.9 mi · 9 min · Shenandoah Mountain Drive
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Continue on Hankey Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Hankey Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
13.4 mi · 20 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Warm Springs Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
2234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Dinkel Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dinkel Avenue
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Continue on Friedens Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Friedens Church Road
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Turn left
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Richwood and Martinsburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Friedens Church Road
Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Richwood 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 Richwood to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Richwood and 108.1 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richwood and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
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 Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 162.33 mi (261.25 km).
#1 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.03 | $70.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.49 | $88.97 |
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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