Origin
Martinsburg, WV
Night in Martinsburg on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
149 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
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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Brookhaven, WV
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Trip Overview
This 149-mile drive from Martinsburg to Brookhaven, West Virginia, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in under 3 hours. Primarily utilizing highways like US 40 and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I-81), this route is a good option for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $23, and with only one recommended stop, it's designed for efficiency. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be experiencing a consistent feel throughout your travels. This highway-focused profile makes it a practical choice when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 40 | 105.8 mi | 1h 56m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| I 81 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Williamsport Pike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Greencastle Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 68 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Edwin Miller Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Brookhaven, WV.
1
Start on East King Street
166 ft
·
34 sec
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East King Street
2
Continue on East King Street
182 ft
·
12 sec
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East King Street
3
Turn right onto US 11; WV 9; WV 45
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Queen Street
4
Continue on US 11; WV 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwin Miller Boulevard
5
Continue on WV 9
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Hedgesville Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 81 North
7
Merge onto I 81
6.9 mi
·
7 min
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I 81
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
9
Turn left onto US 11
3.2 mi
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4 min
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Williamsport Pike
10
Turn left onto US 11
202 ft
·
4 sec
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Commerce Street
11
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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West Potomac Street
12
Turn left onto MD 63
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North Artizan Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on MD 63
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Greencastle Pike
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hancock
15
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
·
15 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.1 mi
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3 min
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I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 70; US 40
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
106 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
US 40
Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 68
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 68
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WV-7: Sabraton
21
Turn left onto WV 7
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Earl Core Road
22
Turn left onto Brookhaven Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookhaven Road
23
Continue on CR 7/22
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Brookhaven Road
24
Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
4 sec
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Buckhannon Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Buckhannon Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 51-minute estimated duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Brookhaven without feeling rushed. While the drive is efficient, consider taking a brief break during the 105.8-mile stretch on US 40 to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Martinsburg to minimize any unexpected stops. This route's highway-centric nature means rest areas are generally well-spaced and easy to access.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martinsburg, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Martinsburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Martinsburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 40 for about 105.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 148.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
6
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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MD 63 / North Artizan Street
Turn left onto MD 63 / North Artizan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.5 mi into trip
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~48m in
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US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
5
148.9 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
|
Buckhannon Avenue
Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.30 one way
$46.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Brookhaven, WV
Night in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
75 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 149-mile trip, with 79% of your journey on major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on US 40 and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I-81), which generally offer faster travel speeds. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 105.8 miles on US 40, meaning you can cover significant ground before needing to consider a significant break. While not a winding, scenic byway, this route prioritizes direct travel, making it a predictable and efficient drive.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.8 mi on US 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 40 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Martinsburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Falling Waters along the way.
Falling Waters
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 149 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.8 miles on US 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookhaven, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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