Origin
Martinsburg, WV
Night in Martinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Ceredo, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 41m
Distance
360.9 mi
581 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 29m
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6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 50m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 51m
5 PM
7h 4m
8 PM
6h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsburg, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Martinsburg, WV to Ceredo, WV covers 360.9 miles and takes about 6h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East King Street, South Queen Street, Edwin Miller Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.44 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
180.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 41m drive with frequent turns across 360.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East King Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martinsburg, WV to Ceredo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Queen Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edwin Miller Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hedgesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamsport Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Ceredo, WV.
1
Start on East King Street
167 ft
·
35 sec
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East King Street
2
Continue on East King Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
East King Street
3
Turn right onto South Queen Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Queen Street
4
Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwin Miller Boulevard
5
Continue on Hedgesville Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Hedgesville Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North
7
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
9
Turn left onto Williamsport Pike
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Williamsport Pike
10
Turn left onto Commerce Street
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Commerce Street
11
Continue on West Potomac Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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West Potomac Street
12
Turn left onto North Artizan Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Artizan Street
13
Continue on Greencastle Pike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Greencastle Pike
14
Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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I 70 West: Hancock
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
17
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
106 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
US 40, I 68: Cumberland
19
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
6 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-79 S: Fairmont
21
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
22
Merge slight right
1.4 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
24
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
25
Merge slight right
57 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
27
Turn right
446 ft
·
8 sec
28
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
29
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
30
Continue on C Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
C Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
16 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 3h 20m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.5 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ceredo, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martinsburg, 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 Martinsburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 360.9 miles and 6h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Martinsburg, 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 180.5 mi from Martinsburg, WV · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 180.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ceredo, WV
The final approach into Ceredo, 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 Ceredo, 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
$56.44 one way
$112.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $61.71 | $123.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $66.79 | $133.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.68 | $159.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.89 | $17.32 |
| Efficient EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.58 | $14.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.4 | 1 | $50.53 | $23.10 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Ceredo, WV
Night in Ceredo on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
180 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
42 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
6h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Martinsburg, WV to Ceredo, WV covers 360.9 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East King Street, South Queen Street, Edwin Miller Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.5 miles from Martinsburg, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martinsburg, WV to Ceredo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martinsburg, WV to Ceredo, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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