Origin
Keyser, WV
Evening in Keyser on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
86 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keyser, WV
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Martinsburg, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Keyser to Martinsburg, you are looking at an 85.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes to complete. This route is best tackled as a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to drive through without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly transit across West Virginia. Because you will be navigating via Fort Ashby Road, Frankfort Highway, and Cumberland Road, you should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes local roads over major interstates. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Southeast region of the state, ensuring a consistent geographic feel throughout your travels. Overall, this is a straightforward, practical commute that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43 miles from Keyser, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 85.2 miles navigating local corridors rather than high-speed lanes. You will not find any long, straight stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Fort Ashby Road is 0 miles. The road’s personality is defined by its winding, technical nature, which keeps you engaged with the changing landscape. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the lack of major highways requires you to stay alert and ready for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Ashby Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Ashby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frankfort Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Slanesville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bloomery Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Frederick Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 37 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fort Ashby Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keyser, WV and Martinsburg, WV.
1
Start on Armstrong Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Armstrong Street
2
Continue on Fort Ashby Road
15 mi
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22 min
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Fort Ashby Road
3
Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Frankfort Highway
4
Continue on Cumberland Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Road
5
Turn slight left onto Springfield Pike
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Springfield Pike
6
Continue on Slanesville Pike
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Slanesville Pike
7
Turn left onto Bloomery Pike
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Bloomery Pike
8
Turn right onto North Frederick Pike
12 mi
·
17 min
·
North Frederick Pike
9
Turn left onto VA 37 North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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VA 37 North
10
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue on Martinsburg Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martinsburg Pike
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
13
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
18 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
15
Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
0.3 mi
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55 sec
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Apple Harvest Drive
16
Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Winchester Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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West King Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it best fits your schedule. Because the drive is technical and turn-heavy, try to avoid departing during peak local traffic hours to ensure a smoother experience. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, but keeping your fuel tank in mind is wise given the $13 estimated cost; filling up in Keyser before you head out is a smart way to start your journey with peace of mind. Given that there are no major highway stretches, use this time to enjoy a slower, more deliberate pace. Always double-check your route markers before leaving, as relying on local roads like Frankfort Highway and Cumberland Road requires careful navigation compared to following a single interstate exit.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Keyser, WV, or about 1h 1m 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
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 Keyser, 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 Keyser, WV
This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Keyser, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Keyser, WV · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 43 miles from Keyser, 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
$13.45 one way
$26.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evening in Martinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 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
42 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
2h 2m 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 Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV covers 86 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Ashby Road, Frankfort Highway, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 miles from Keyser, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.45 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.
The drive from Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keyser, WV to Martinsburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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