How far is Williamson, WV from Martinsburg, WV?

The driving distance from Williamson, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 386.7 miles (622.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.67 mi
06h 06m
Flight
263.51 mi
424.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.51 mi
Kilometers
424.08 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.67 mi
Kilometers
622.29 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsburg
Sun, May 31, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Williamson
Sun, May 31, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamson
2026-05-31T06:24
Arrive Martinsburg
Sun, May 31, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamson
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Sulphur Springs
WV

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

From Williamson
180.3 mi
03h 03m
To Martinsburg
206.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamson and Martinsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvey Street

    8 m · 2 sec · Harvey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pigeon Creek Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Creek Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on R. A. West Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto R.D. Bailey Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · R.D. Bailey Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2535 ft · 36 sec · Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Twin Falls Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2721 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street

    1738 ft · 36 sec · West 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 Williamson and Martinsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
267 mi · 69%
R. A. West Highway
26.6 mi · 7%
Twin Falls Road
24.8 mi · 6%
R.D. Bailey Highway
16.1 mi · 4%
West 4th Avenue
7.93 mi · 2%
Pigeon Creek Drive
3.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

152 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.2 mi
263.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Sulphur Springs
03h 03m from Williamson
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williamson and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamson to Martinsburg?

The road trip is about 386.7 miles (622.3 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Williamson and 206.4 miles from Martinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.03 one way or $108.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williamson and Sunny near Martinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near White Sulphur Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Sulphur Springs, 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 White Sulphur Springs.

RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

1 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

32 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Clifton Forge

41 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Hinton

54 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamson and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 263.51 mi (424.08 km).

Williamson

#1 Williamson

County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates37.6742700, -82.2773600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Martinsburg

#2 Martinsburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population17,514
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.9638900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvey Street (-82.277341, 37.674243)
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.64 gal
51.65 L · about $54.03
Round trip
$108.06
27.28 gal · 103.3 L
Estimated CO2
121.2 kg one way
Round trip: 242.4 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $54.03 $108.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $60.41 $120.82
Premium $4.78 $65.17 $130.34
Diesel $5.62 $76.71 $153.42

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamson and Martinsburg. The current time is 06:24:32.

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.