How far is Spencer, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Spencer, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Martinsburg.
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Start on Market Street
11 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Arnoldsburg Road
37.6 mi · 54 min · Arnoldsburg Road
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Continue on South Lewis Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lewis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street
37 m · 4 sec · North Lewis Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street
2770 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street
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Turn right onto Little Kanawha Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Continue on Burnsville Road
681 ft · 21 sec · Burnsville Road
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Take the ramp left
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
69.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
2543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road
2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road
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Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
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Continue on North Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Turn left onto East King Street
5 m · 1 sec · East 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 Spencer and Martinsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Cheat Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.3 miles from Spencer and 157.5 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.7 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Cheat Lake
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 Cheat Lake.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 187.07 mi (301.06 km).
#1 Spencer
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,989 |
| Coordinates | 38.8020300, -81.3509500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.37 | $92.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.03 | $100.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.88 | $117.77 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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