How far is Saint Marys, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
229.34 mi
04h 04m
Flight
173.04 mi
278.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.04 mi
Kilometers
278.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.34 mi
Kilometers
369.08 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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 Saint Marys
121.5 mi
02h 02m
To Martinsburg
107.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    9 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Clay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1672 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    119 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    13.8 mi · 20 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1558 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1402 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    44.9 mi · 53 min · Corridor D

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    629 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
113 mi · 49%
Corridor D
44.9 mi · 20%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 9%
High Street
13.8 mi · 6%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 6%
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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
02h 02m from Saint Marys
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 121.5 miles from Saint Marys and 107.7 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Marys and 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 Saint Marys and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 173.04 mi (278.48 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in West Virginia, USA

Population1,757
Coordinates39.3917400, -81.2051100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-81.205102, 39.391729)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.63 L · about $32.04
Round trip
$64.09
16.18 gal · 61.26 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.04 $64.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.83 $71.66
Premium $4.78 $38.65 $77.31
Diesel $5.62 $45.50 $91.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Marys and Martinsburg. The current time is 00:36:34.

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.