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Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
168.8 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
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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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Barrackville, WV
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Connecting Martinsburg to Barrackville is a straightforward 168.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $27 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for traveling across West Virginia. You will primarily navigate via US 40, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Since both your start and end points are located within the Southeast region, the trip maintains a consistent feel throughout. It is an efficient, practical route for those looking to reach their destination quickly while staying on major thoroughfares.
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
84.4 miles from Martinsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 72% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 40, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 105.8 miles. The experience is best described as a purposeful, highway-focused drive that favors speed and efficiency over winding local paths. Transitioning between the Eisenhower and Jennings Randolph highways keeps the pace steady, helping you cover the 168.8 miles without constant changes in road type. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes, the consistent highway environment allows you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,883 ft
Total Descent
2,391 ft
Highest Point
2,669 ft
~105.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,270 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Martinsburg, WV to Barrackville, WV is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Martinsburg, WV to Barrackville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg, WV and Barrackville, WV.
Start on East King Street
Continue on East King Street
Turn right onto South Queen Street
Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
Continue on Hedgesville Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
Turn left onto Williamsport Pike
Turn left onto Commerce Street
Continue on West Potomac Street
Turn left onto North Artizan Street
Continue on Greencastle Pike
Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Continue on Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jackson Street
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto Barrackville Road
Continue on Pike Street
Arrive at your destination
With a total travel time of just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh before finishing the final leg of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when nearing the end of the 105.8-mile stretch on US 40, as service availability can fluctuate on longer highway segments. Because this is a manageable single-day trip, try to leave early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion on the major highways. Prioritizing a mid-route rest stop will ensure you remain alert and comfortable for the duration of the 168.8-mile transit.
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrackville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Martinsburg, 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 Martinsburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 168.8 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Martinsburg, WV · 1h 37m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Martinsburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barrackville, 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 Barrackville, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.40 one way
$52.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.27 | $74.54 |
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: 59.1 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 | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Martinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Afternoon in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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