Origin
Brookhaven, WV
Evening in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, WV to Martinsburg, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
151 mi
243 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
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 Brookhaven, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 151 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 68, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108 miles on I 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.61 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
75.5 miles from Brookhaven, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 151 miles, with most of the trip on I 68 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 108 miles on I 68.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 108 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 68 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WV 7 / Earl Core Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 68): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WV 7 / Earl Core Road
At end of road, turn right onto WV 7 / Earl Core Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 68
Merge onto I 68
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
133.8 mi into trip
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~2h 28m 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
7
133.9 mi into trip
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~2h 28m 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
134.4 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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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 Brookhaven, WV to Martinsburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.
Harrisburg
133.8 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 68 | 108 mi | 1h 58m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Edwin Miller Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Queen Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brookhaven Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hedgesville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 68
— 108 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, WV and Martinsburg, WV.
1
Start on Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
10 sec
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Buckhannon Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 7/22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Brookhaven Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto WV 7
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Earl Core Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 68
108 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
I 68
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
8
Continue on I 70
16 mi
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17 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 26
Toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward WV 9 East
13
Turn straight onto WV 9
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Hedgesville Road
14
Continue on WV 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwin Miller Boulevard
15
Continue on US 11; WV 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Queen Street
16
Turn left onto East King Street
17 ft
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0 sec
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East King Street
17
Arrive at destination
East King Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Brookhaven, WV, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m
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 Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, 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 108 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.5 mi from Brookhaven, WV · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 75.5 miles from Brookhaven, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 68 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108 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
$23.61 one way
$47.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.25 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.21 | $6.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Evening in Martinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 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
2h 49m 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 Brookhaven, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 151 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 68, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.5 miles from Brookhaven, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 68): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brookhaven, WV to Martinsburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.
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