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Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Harrisville, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
231.4 mi
372 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
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6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
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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Harrisville, WV
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Trip Overview
Martinsburg to Harrisville is 231.4 miles and takes about 4h 25m via US 40 and Corridor D, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, covering ground across the state's Southeast region. It's a practical option for a single day's drive, mixing highway speeds with stretches on main surface roads. You'll likely find it a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.7 miles from Martinsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 40 | 105.8 mi | 1h 56m |
| Corridor D | 44.8 mi | 53m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 28.9 mi | 31m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| I 81 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| I 68 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| Williamsport Pike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-68
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~983 veh/hr typical · worst 1,330
Quietest
2 AM
~84 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Harrisville, WV.
1
Start on East King Street
166 ft
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34 sec
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East King Street
2
Continue on East King Street
182 ft
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12 sec
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East King Street
3
Turn right onto US 11; WV 9; WV 45
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Queen Street
4
Continue on US 11; WV 9
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Edwin Miller Boulevard
5
Continue on WV 9
0.1 mi
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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
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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
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41 sec
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West Potomac Street
12
Turn left onto MD 63
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North Artizan Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on MD 63
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Greencastle Pike
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hancock
15
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
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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
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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
6.1 mi
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6 min
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I 68
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
21
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
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31 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
23
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
24
Merge onto US 50
45 mi
·
53 min
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Corridor D
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
26
Turn left onto WV 16
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
CR 5
Trip Plan
For this 4h 25m drive, leaving Martinsburg in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 231.4 miles, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $36 for the trip. Given the longest stretch is over 100 miles, plan to fuel up before heading out or at a point where US 40 transitions from highway to surface road to avoid any inconvenience.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.7 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 2h 12m 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 51 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.7 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisville, 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 231.4 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.7 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Sideling Hill Rest Area Westbound
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Sideling Hill Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
I-81 Southbound West Virginia Welcome Center
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
US-219 Cove Overlook Rest Area
1.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 151.4 — 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
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~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
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~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
151.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.81 one way
$73.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $40.13 | $80.26 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.54 | $87.08 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $48.74 | $97.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.25 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.40 | $14.81 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Martinsburg, WV
Afternoon in Martinsburg on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
N 3 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 3 at 2:54AM EDT until June 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Destination
Harrisville, WV
Afternoon in Harrisville on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
N 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 3 at 2:54AM EDT until June 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
60°F
Hatfield, PA
116 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
3 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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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: Ongoing work on Lower Town buildings
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 53% highway, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more local road driving. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 105.8 miles, primarily on US 40. After Corridor D, expect a shift to more surface road conditions. You'll notice the change from higher-speed highway cruising to navigating through towns and intersections.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 231.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,332 ft
452 ft
Total Climb
2,407 ft
Total Descent
2,002 ft
Highest Point
2,332 ft
~99.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,881 ft
Notable High Points
2,332 ft at ~99.2 miles
+749 ft prominence
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 Harrisville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Bridgeport
181.1 mi in
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~3h 23m
About the Cities
Starting in Martinsburg, WV
Full guide →Founded 1778
Martinsburg is a city of 17,000 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. Founded in 1778, it was named in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, a nephew of Lord Fairfax from Kent, who had moved to the general area around 1735.
Top landmarks
- • Baltimore and Ohio and Related Industries Historic District — historic district in West Virginia, United States
- • Adam Stephen House — building in West Virginia, United States
- • Apollo Civic Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Martinsburg, West Viriginia, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 231.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Harrisville, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Harrisville, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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