Origin
Belington, WV
Afternoon in Belington on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
168.1 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
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6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belington, WV
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Martinsburg, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barbour County Highway, Row Avenue North, Beech Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
84 miles from Belington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 168.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 168.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barbour County Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barbour County Highway | — | — |
| Row Avenue North | — | — |
| Beech Avenue | — | — |
| Corridor H | — | — |
| Parsons Road | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| Spruce Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barbour County Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Martinsburg, WV.
1
Start on South Crim Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Crim Avenue
2
Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Barbour County Highway
3
Continue on Row Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Row Avenue North
4
Continue on Beech Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Beech Avenue
5
Continue on Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Barbour County Highway
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Corridor H
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Corridor H
7
Turn right onto Parsons Road
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Parsons Road
8
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street
9
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
512 ft
·
7 sec
·
Spruce Street
11
Turn slight right onto East Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Avenue
12
Turn left
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
13
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
5 min
15
Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Wardensville Pike
16
Continue on John Marshall Highway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
John Marshall Highway
17
Turn sharp left onto Middle Road
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Middle Road
18
Turn right onto Marlboro Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marlboro Road
19
Continue on Fairfax Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Street
20
Continue on Fairfax Pike
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Fairfax Pike
21
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
22
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
24
Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Apple Harvest Drive
25
Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West King Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 84 miles from Belington, WV, or about 1h 35m 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 37 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
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 Belington, 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 Belington, WV
This is one driving day of about 168.1 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Belington, 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 84 mi from Belington, WV · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84 miles from Belington, 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
$26.29 one way
$52.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.11 | $74.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.53 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Petersburg, WV
84 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
1 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
3h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barbour County Highway, Row Avenue North, Beech Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 miles from Belington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.29 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 Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Belington, WV to Martinsburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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