Origin
Martinsburg, WV
Morning in Martinsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Bolivar, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsburg, WV
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Bolivar, WV
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Trip Overview
Martinsburg, WV to Bolivar, WV is 20.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Route 9 Bypass and William L. Wilson Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, beginning and ending in West Virginia. Expect a driving experience that is primarily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With no planned stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for those looking for a simple connection between two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 9 Bypass | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| William L. Wilson Freeway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Queen Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Apple Harvest Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| WV 9 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East King Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 9 Bypass
— 12.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Bolivar, WV.
1
Start on East King Street
166 ft
·
34 sec
·
East King Street
2
Continue on East King Street
182 ft
·
15 sec
·
East King Street
3
Turn left onto WV 9; WV 45
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Queen Street
4
Take the ramp onto WV 9
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
WV 9
5
Merge onto WV 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Apple Harvest Drive
6
Continue on WV 9
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 9 Bypass
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
8
Turn left onto WV 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
9
Continue on US 340
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
William L. Wilson Freeway
10
Turn left onto US 340 ALT
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Turn right onto Clay Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Clay Street
12
Arrive at destination
Clay Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East King Street
Continue onto East King Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street
Turn left onto WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WV 9
Take the ramp onto WV 9
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WV 9 / Apple Harvest Drive
Merge onto WV 9 / Apple Harvest Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Clay Street
Turn right onto Clay Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bolivar, WV
Morning in Bolivar on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey utilizing these faster roads. You'll experience stretches that feel like a true highway cruise, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 12.7 miles on Route 9 Bypass. The William L. Wilson Freeway continues this theme, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. While predominantly highway, the final approach may involve more localized streets as you near your destination, providing a slight shift in driving feel towards the end.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Route 9 Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 9 Bypass and William L. Wilson Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East King Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (WV 9): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Route 9 Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (WV 9): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bolivar, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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