Origin
Shepherdstown, WV
Night in Shepherdstown on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shepherdstown, WV to Martinsburg, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shepherdstown, WV
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Martinsburg, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, this 9.5-mile trip is an incredibly efficient local connection. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $2 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance, leaving you plenty of flexibility in your travel plans. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, the transition between them is seamless and straightforward. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics for such a short haul, as the commute is designed for simple, direct travel. This route serves as a practical link for anyone needing to move quickly between these two West Virginia communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Martinsburg Pike | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Queen Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Moler Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East German Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East King Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shepherdstown Road
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdstown, WV and Martinsburg, WV.
1
Start on East German Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East German Street
2
Continue on WV 45
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Martinsburg Pike
3
Continue on WV 45
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Shepherdstown Road
4
Continue on WV 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Moler Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 11; WV 9; WV 45
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Queen Street
6
Turn left onto East King Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East King Street
7
Arrive at destination
East King Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / North Queen Street
Turn left onto US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / North Queen Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East King Street
Turn left onto East King Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Martinsburg, WV
Night in Martinsburg on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will navigate via Shepherdstown Road, Martinsburg Pike, and North Queen Street, keeping your focus on the road as you transition through the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.8 miles on Shepherdstown Road, which helps define the pace of your journey. Because the entire trip is just 9.5 miles, the feel behind the wheel is consistently local and technical rather than monotonous. It is a short but engaging drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns along the way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Shepherdstown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / North Queen Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shepherdstown, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / North Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (East King Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
513 ft
398 ft
Total Climb
241 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
513 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Shepherdstown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 8.6 miles (US 11; WV 9; WV 45 / North Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (East King Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Martinsburg, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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