How far is Star City, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Star City, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.63 mi
02h 41m
Flight
108.64 mi
174.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.64 mi
Kilometers
174.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.63 mi
Kilometers
237.58 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Star City
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Star City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridgeley
WV

Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Star City
76.5 mi
01h 20m
To Martinsburg
71.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
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 Star City and Martinsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    107 m · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Collins Ferry Road

    692 ft · 24 sec · Collins Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Burroughs Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · Burroughs Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 201st Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 201st Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Mileground Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Easton Hill Road

    2839 ft · 1 min · Easton Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cheat Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1903 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

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

    629 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road

    2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East King Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cheat Road
106 mi · 72%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 14%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 9%
201st Memorial Highway
1.69 mi · 1%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 1%
I 70
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cheat Road

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 20m from Star City
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Star City 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 Star City to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Star City and 71.1 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Star City and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 108.64 mi (174.84 km).

Star City

#1 Star City

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

Population1,984
Coordinates39.6584100, -79.9864500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-79.986425, 39.658439)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

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 Star City and Martinsburg. The current time is 05:47:25.

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.