Trip from Boaz, WV to Martinsburg, WV

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Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

265.3 mi

427 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 53m ★

6 AM

5h 7m

8 AM

5h 34m

10 AM

5h 16m

12 PM

5h 14m

3 PM

5h 18m

5 PM

5h 33m

8 PM

4h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boaz, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 265.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 68, Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.3 miles on I 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

132.7 miles from Boaz, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Boaz, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 265.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 21/2.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 (CR 21/2): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 248.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 21/2

Turn right onto CR 21/2

Navigation decision point

6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

248.1 mi into trip | ~4h 45m 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

248.3 mi into trip | ~4h 45m 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

248.7 mi into trip | ~4h 46m 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.

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 Boaz, WV to Martinsburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.

Harrisburg

248.1 mi in | ~4h 45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 68	112.3 mi	2h 3m
Corridor D	72.6 mi	1h 25m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	29 mi	31m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	20.9 mi	22m
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway	13.2 mi	14m
Rosemar Road	3.8 mi	5m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)	3.3 mi	3m
Williams Highway	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 68 — 112.3 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, WV and Martinsburg, WV.

Start on CR 21/13

77 ft · 5 sec · CR 21/13

Turn right onto CR 21/2

499 ft · 22 sec · CR 21/2

Turn right onto WV 14

1.7 mi · 2 min · Williams Highway

Turn left onto CR 10

3.8 mi · 5 min · Rosemar Road

Turn right onto WV 68

0.5 mi · 1 min · Emerson Avenue

Turn left onto 36th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 36th Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Broad Street

Turn left onto Foley Avenue

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Foley Avenue

Continue on Fairview Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

Turn left onto 29th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · 29th Street

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

Turn left onto WV 618

0.5 mi · 1 min · 7th Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto US 50

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North

Merge onto I 79

29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 68 East: Cumberland

Continue on I 68

112 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 68

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

Continue on I 70

16 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 26 Toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 81 South: Roanoke Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 81

13 mi · 14 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward WV 9 East

Turn straight onto WV 9

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road

Continue on WV 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard

Continue on US 11; WV 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street

Turn left onto East King Street

17 ft · 0 sec · East King Street

Arrive at destination

East King Street

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 132.7 miles from Boaz, WV, or about 2h 39m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.7 miles or 2h 39m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinsburg, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Boaz, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Boaz, WV

This is one driving day of about 265.3 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boaz, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.7 mi from Boaz, WV · 2h 39m into the drive

Downtown Municipality of Bethel Park, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

133 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.7 miles from Boaz, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 68 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.49 one way

$82.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$45.36	$90.72
premium	$4.70	$49.10	$98.20
diesel	$5.61	$58.57	$117.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.6	0	$27.86	$12.73
Efficient EV	66.3	0	$23.21	$10.61
EV Truck/SUV	106.1	1	$37.14	$16.98

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Boaz, WV

Evening in Boaz on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Martinsburg, WV

Evening in Martinsburg on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

3 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 6m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boaz, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 265.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 68, Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.7 miles from Boaz, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.