Origin
Martinsburg, WV
Night in Martinsburg on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Paden City, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
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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Paden City, WV
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Trip Overview
Martinsburg to Paden City is 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 33m via US 40 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways, making it a relatively straightforward journey. Given the duration and distance, this route is ideal for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
114.8 miles from Martinsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 40 | 105.8 mi | 1h 56m |
| Mountaineer Highway | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| I 81 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| I 68 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Paden City, 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
·
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
·
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
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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
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.1 mi
·
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
·
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
·
6 min
·
I 68
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
21
Merge onto I 79
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
23
Turn left onto WV 273
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
24
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
25
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
26
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
27
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
28
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Street
29
Turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Jackson Street
30
Turn right onto US 250
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
31
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
33
Continue on US 250
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hornet Highway
34
Turn left onto WV 7
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Mountaineer Highway
35
At end of road, turn left onto WV 2
450 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Street
36
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
37
Continue on WV 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North 4th Avenue
38
Turn right onto Robinson Street
142 ft
·
11 sec
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Robinson Street
39
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of around 4 hours and 33 minutes, this is a very manageable one-day trip. Leaving Martinsburg in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Paden City. Consider breaking up the drive with a brief stop around the halfway point, especially after the 105.8-mile stretch on US 40. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $36, and plan your refueling accordingly, particularly before any longer highway segments.
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 114.8 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 2h 11m 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 114.8 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paden City, 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 229.7 miles and 4h 33m.
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
115 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 114.8 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 225 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
|
~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
|
~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
$35.92 one way
$71.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Paden City, WV
Night in Paden City on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Hatfield, PA
115 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 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 33m 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: 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 40, Mountaineer Highway, and the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 105.8 miles on US 40, suggesting a good portion of consistent driving. Expect the road character to shift from potentially more local roads near Martinsburg to faster-paced highway segments as you progress towards Paden City.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 229.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 Paden City, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
Fairmont
164.6 mi in
|
~3h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 229.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Paden City, 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 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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Paden City, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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