Point Pleasant to Martinsburg is 315.7 miles and takes about 5h 57m via I 68, Corridor D, and WV 2, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a practical drive that mostly uses major highways but also includes some state routes. This route is best suited for those looking for a straightforward, single-day journey across the state without extensive 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
157.9 miles from Point Pleasant, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 68
112.3 mi
2h 3m
Corridor D
72.2 mi
1h 24m
WV 2
55 mi
1h 3m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi
31m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi
22m
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi
14m
6th Street
4.5 mi
5m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 68
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant, WV and Martinsburg, WV.
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Start on WV 62
38 ft·8 sec·Viand Street
2
Turn left onto WV 62
4.5 mi·5 min·6th Street
3
Continue on WV 2
25 mi·30 min·WV 2
4
Turn left onto WV 2
30 mi·32 min·WV 2
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
6
Turn right onto US 50
72 mi·1 hr 24 min·Corridor D
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North
8
Merge onto I 79
29 mi·31 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
10
Continue on I 68
112 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 68
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.7 mi·5 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.3 mi·3 min·I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
13
Continue on I 70
16 mi·17 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 26Toward I 81: Roanoke, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·53 sec
Toward I 81 South: RoanokeUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 81
13 mi·14 min·Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward WV 9 East
18
Turn straight onto WV 9
0.4 mi·41 sec·Hedgesville Road
19
Continue on WV 9
1.4 mi·2 min·Edwin Miller Boulevard
20
Continue on US 11; WV 9
1.2 mi·2 min·North Queen Street
21
Turn left onto East King Street
17 ft·0 sec·East King Street
22
Arrive at destination
East King Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 57m estimated duration, leaving Point Pleasant in the morning will allow you to reach Martinsburg well before the evening. You'll have about 112 miles on I 68 where services might be less frequent, so consider fueling up before embarking on that stretch. Since this is a single-day trip, there's no need to rush; you can plan for one stop if needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel ready for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway segments, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.
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 157.9 miles from Point Pleasant, WV, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 69 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.9 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinsburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, WV
This is one driving day of about 315.7 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Point Pleasant, 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 I 68 for about 112.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 299.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 62 / 6th Street
Turn left onto WV 62 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
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29.4 mi into trip|~35m in|WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2
Navigation decision point
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298.5 mi into trip|~5h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
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298.6 mi into trip|~5h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 South: Roanoke
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
5
299.1 mi into trip|~5h 37m in|I 81 / Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81 / Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.37 one way
$98.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$53.98
$107.96
premium
$4.70
$58.43
$116.86
diesel
$5.61
$69.70
$139.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.7
1
$33.15
$15.15
Efficient EV
78.9
0
$27.62
$12.63
EV Truck/SUV
126.3
1
$44.20
$20.20
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Point Pleasant, WV
Night
in Point Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Martinsburg, WV
Night
in Martinsburg on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
5h 57m 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
near mile 316.8
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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on major routes like I 68 and Corridor D, which allow for consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted segment is 112.3 miles on I 68, providing a good opportunity to cover significant distance. The inclusion of WV 2 means you'll also experience some time on state-level roads, which can offer a different driving feel and potentially more varied scenery as you transition between highway and local thoroughfares.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.3 mi on I 68.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 62 / 6th 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 315.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (WV 62 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (WV 2): Navigation decision point; at 298.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Point Pleasant, WV to Martinsburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.
Point Pleasant is a town of 4,637 people (as of 2000) in West Virginia. These days it's best-known for a series of mysterious paranormal occurrences that began in 1966. Starting on November 12th of that year, locals began to catch glimpses of an odd flying creature - people generally described it as a very large grey man-shaped creature, with giant wings and large red eyes - that pursued people and even killed their pets, apparently making its home in an abandoned TNT plant outside of town. The newspapers called it Mothman, and there were over 100 sightings of it during the next year. Then tragedy struck: on December 15, 1967, the 700-foot Silver Bridge between Point Pleasant and Ohio collapsed, killing 46 people. Following the collapse, sightings of the Mothman dropped off, leading some to hypothesize that the Mothman was a sort of harbinger of doom.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 315.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 68. 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 Martinsburg, 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: near the start (WV 62 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (WV 2): Navigation decision point; at 298.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Martinsburg, WV before the return drive.
