How far is Terra Alta, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Terra Alta, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terra Alta and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terra Alta and Martinsburg.
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Start on North Main Street
8 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East State Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1419 ft · 24 sec · State Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hutton Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Hutton Road
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Continue on Oak Street
3021 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Garrett Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Garrett Highway
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Glendale Road
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Turn left onto Bittinger Road
13.4 mi · 23 min · Bittinger Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
61.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · National Freeway
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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 Terra Alta 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.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
61.4 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Terra Alta and Sunny near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terra Alta to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 70.2 miles from Terra Alta and 53.7 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Terra Alta and Sunny near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terra Alta and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.43 mi (135.88 km).
#1 Terra Alta
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 39.4456500, -79.5464400 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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