Origin
Barrackville, WV
Afternoon in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
170.8 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
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6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrackville, WV
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Martinsburg, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Barrackville to Martinsburg covers 170.8 miles across West Virginia, making for a straightforward trek that lasts about 3 hours and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $27 to cover the distance. The journey stays within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience from start to finish. If you prefer a direct, highway-focused drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, this path is an excellent choice for your itinerary.
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
85.4 miles from Barrackville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed travel, as 69% of your journey takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-68, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and the Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a significant 112.3-mile run on I-68, which dictates the pace of the drive. While the route is highly practical for those looking to make good time, be prepared for a consistent interstate experience rather than a winding backroad journey. This highway-heavy character means the drive is best suited for drivers who appreciate steady, efficient movement across the landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barrackville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,760 ft
432 ft
Total Climb
2,734 ft
Total Descent
3,226 ft
Highest Point
2,760 ft
~64 mi in
Elevation Range
2,327 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barrackville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merchant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grafton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 68 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Barrackville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville, WV and Martinsburg, WV.
1
Start on Pike Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Pike Street
2
Continue on Barrackville Road
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Barrackville Road
3
Turn left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
4
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Street
6
Turn left onto Merchant Street
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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Merchant Street
7
Continue on East Park Avenue
1.0 mi
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2 min
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East Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
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56 sec
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Grafton Road
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12 mi
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12 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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I 68 East: Cumberland
12
Continue straight
112 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
13
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
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3 min
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I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
15
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16 mi
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17 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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I 81 South: Roanoke
18
Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
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14 min
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Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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WV 9 East
20
Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Hedgesville Road
21
Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Edwin Miller Boulevard
22
Continue on North Queen Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North Queen Street
23
Turn left onto East King Street
16 ft
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1 sec
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East King Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to complete the journey in one go, as the route is designed for a single-day trip. With a total distance of 170.8 miles, you only need to factor in one stop for rest or refueling to stay comfortable behind the wheel. Given the reliance on major interstates like I-68, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain your estimated 3-hour and 13-minute travel time. Since your fuel costs will hover around $27, topping off your tank before hitting the highway stretches will help you avoid unnecessary detours. Flexibility is your best asset here, so use your single planned stop to stretch your legs during that long 112.3-mile interstate segment.
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 85.4 miles from Barrackville, WV, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.4 miles or 1h 36m 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 39m
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 Barrackville, 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 Barrackville, WV
This is one driving day of about 170.8 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barrackville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.4 mi from Barrackville, WV · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.4 miles from Barrackville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Martinsburg, WV
The final approach into Martinsburg, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Martinsburg, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.71 one way
$53.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.20 | $58.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Afternoon in Martinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
N 3 mph
0% chance
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
21 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
3h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barrackville Road, Adams Street, Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.4 miles from Barrackville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barrackville, WV to Martinsburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 432 ft to 2,760 ft elevation with about 2,734 ft of total climbing.
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