Road Trips from Martinsburg, WV
Hey, planning a quick getaway from Martinsburg? You've got options for different kinds of trips. There are a couple of shorter, mostly highway drives that get you to parks within a few hours. If you're looking for a longer haul, there are several destinations around the 350-mile mark, offering a mix of highway and surface roads, plus access to multiple park areas. These longer drives are great for exploring more of the state without needing an overnight stay.
Total Routes
26
Shortest
2.8h
With Parks Nearby
26
Full-day getaway
Cheat Lake, WV
2h 49m147.9 mi one way
This is your fastest option, under 3 hours on mostly highway. It's a day trip, so no overnight needed. You'll encounter hilly terrain with elevation changes on the way to Cheat Lake. It also offers access to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, one of the parks available from Martinsburg.
Stonewood, WV
3h 31m185.6 mi one way
A bit longer than Cheat Lake at 3.5 hours, this route also sticks to mostly highway. The terrain is gently rolling, which might be a smoother ride. Like the Cheat Lake option, it's a day trip and includes access to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Weekend trip
24 total in this range
Ceredo, WV
6h 41m360.9 mi one way
This is one of your longer road trip choices, around 6.7 hours. It uses a mix of highway and surface roads and has a perfect drive score of 10. You'll encounter gently rolling terrain. This route gives you access to both Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area.
Kenova, WV
6h 38m359.7 mi one way
Similar to Ceredo, this trip clocks in at 6.6 hours with a top drive score of 10. The route is mixed highway and surface roads, traversing gently rolling terrain. It's a good option for a full day of driving, offering access to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area.
Wayne, WV
6h 52m367.6 mi one way
At 6.9 hours, this is one of the longest drives from Martinsburg, with a drive score of 10. The road is a mix of highway and surface roads, and the terrain is gently rolling. You get access to two parks: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area.
Pea Ridge, WV
6h 23m345 mi one way
This destination is about 6.4 hours away and boasts a perfect drive score of 10. The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with gently rolling terrain. It's a solid choice for a long day trip, as it includes access to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area.
Pinch, WV
5h 27m294.4 mi one way
This route takes about 5.5 hours, making it a bit shorter than some of the other long-haul options. It has a drive score of 10 and uses a mix of highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. You'll have access to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area.
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Ceredo, WV
6h 41m360.9 mi one way
Kenova, WV
6h 38m359.7 mi one way
Wayne, WV
6h 52m367.6 mi one way
Pea Ridge, WV
6h 23m345 mi one way
Pea Ridge, WV
6h 23m345 mi one way
Glenville, WV
4h 32m237.5 mi one way
Tornado, WV
5h 56m315.8 mi one way
Richwood, WV
5h 4m232.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Consider drives with access to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, as the terrain is gently rolling and hilly, offering good views as nature awakens.
Summer
The longer routes with a mixed highway and surface profile are ideal for maximizing your day exploring areas like Gauley River National Recreation Area.
Fall
With gently rolling terrain and access to multiple parks, the longer drives offer scenic potential as the landscape changes.
Winter
Stick to the shorter, mostly highway routes like the one to Cheat Lake, which has hilly terrain and nearby parks for a manageable day trip.
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