Connecting Martinsburg to Granville, this 151.4-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes to complete. Because the trip is well under four hours, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $24 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to cross the state. Your path primarily utilizes I-81, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and US 40. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a straightforward transition between these two West Virginia locations without requiring complex navigation.
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
75.7 miles from Martinsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 40
104.9 mi
1h 55m
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
Cheat Road
1.5 mi
2m
Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Granville, WV.
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Start on East King Street
166 ft·34 sec·East King Street
2
Continue on East King Street
182 ft·12 sec·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·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·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·4 min·Williamsport Pike
10
Turn left onto US 11
202 ft·4 sec·Commerce Street
11
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Potomac Street
12
Turn left onto MD 63
0.2 mi·21 sec·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·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.1 mi·3 min·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·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
105 mi·1 hr 55 min·US 40
Toward US 40, I 68: CumberlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward CR-857: Airport
20
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft·4 sec
21
Turn straight onto CR 857
1.5 mi·2 min·Cheat Road
22
Continue on US 119; CR 857
0.8 mi·1 min·Mileground Road
23
Enter roundabout onto US 119
245 ft·7 sec·Mileground Road
24
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi·37 sec·Mileground Road
25
Continue on US 119
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Willey Street
26
Continue on US 119
1.1 mi·1 min·North Willey Street
27
Turn left onto US 119
0.2 mi·38 sec·High Street
28
Turn right onto US 119; WV 7
0.1 mi·26 sec·Walnut Street
29
Turn left onto US 19; US 119; WV 7
312 ft·5 sec·University Avenue
30
Turn right onto US 19
0.8 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
31
Continue on WV 100
0.2 mi·28 sec·Holland Avenue
32
Continue on WV 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Dunkard Avenue
33
Continue on WV 100
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
WV 100
Trip Plan
Since the drive takes just under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion on the interstate. Plan for one scheduled stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the long 104.9-mile segment on US 40 can become monotonous if you don't take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting that long stretch to ensure you aren't forced to pull off unexpectedly. Prioritizing a mid-trip rest will keep you alert for the final leg of the drive into Granville. This manageable duration makes it an ideal route to tackle in one go, so pack your essentials and enjoy the ride.
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 75.7 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 75.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, 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 151.4 miles and 2h 58m.
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 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street
Turn right onto US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip|~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|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|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.
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39.5 mi into trip|~48m in|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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.68 one way
$47.35 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.89
$51.77
premium
$4.70
$28.02
$56.04
diesel
$5.61
$33.43
$66.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Martinsburg, WV
Night
in Martinsburg on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Granville, WV
Night
in Granville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. The road feels efficient and fast-paced, allowing you to cover ground quickly across the region. You will encounter a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 104.9 miles while navigating US 40, which demands steady focus behind the wheel. While the interstate segments provide a consistent rhythm, the overall character of the drive is defined by its utility and directness. It is a functional route designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 40 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 151.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,642 ft426 ft
Total Climb
3,527 ft
Total Descent
3,160 ft
Highest Point
2,642 ft
~107.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,216 ft
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 Granville, 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 58m. Total distance: 151.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Granville, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 0.1 miles (US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / South Queen Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Granville, WV before heading back.
