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Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Brush Fork, WV

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Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

301.5 mi

485 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 26m ★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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 Martinsburg, WV to Brush Fork, WV covers 301.5 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, I 77, Chicory Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 261.2 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.15 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

150.8 miles from Martinsburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 301.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 261.2 miles on I 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 261.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near WV 45 / Apple Harvest Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 301.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (WV 45 / Apple Harvest Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | WV 45 / Apple Harvest Drive

Turn right onto WV 45 / Apple Harvest Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 81 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 81 South
6
146.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
264.9 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
6
301.3 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in | CR 11 / Old Bramwell Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 11 / Old Bramwell Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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 Martinsburg, WV to Brush Fork, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston W. Va. along the way.

Charleston W. Va.

264.9 mi in | ~4h 52m | via I 77

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 261.2 mi 4h 45m
I 77 28.4 mi 31m
Chicory Road 3.4 mi 6m
John Nash Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
US 52 1.8 mi 3m
Winchester Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Bluefield Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
US 52 Truck 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 261.2 mi, about 4h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East King Street

166 ft · 34 sec · East King Street
2

Continue on East King Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East King Street
3

Turn left onto US 11

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
4

Turn right onto WV 45

0.5 mi · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive
Use the right lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 81 South Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 81

144 mi · 2 hr 36 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

117 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 77; I 81; US 52
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

27 mi · 30 min · I 77
Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va. Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 52
Exit 1 Toward US 52 North: Bluefield
11

Turn right onto US 52

1.9 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard
12

Take the exit onto US 52 Truck

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 52 Truck
13

Merge onto US 460; US 52 Truck

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Big Laurel Highway
14

Turn left onto US 52 Truck

3.4 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road
15

Continue on US 19; US 52

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Bluefield Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 52

366 ft · 8 sec · Spruce Street
17

Turn right onto US 52

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Highland Avenue
18

Turn right onto US 52

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 52
19

Turn left onto WV 123

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Brushfork Road
20

Turn left onto Charcoal Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Charcoal Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto CR 11

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Bramwell Road
22

Arrive at destination

CR 11

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 150.8 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.2 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 150.8 miles or 2h 46m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush Fork, 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 301.5 miles and 5h 39m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 261.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.8 mi from Martinsburg, WV · 2h 46m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

151 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

Westernport, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.8 miles from Martinsburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 261.2 miles.

Arriving in Brush Fork, WV

The final approach into Brush Fork, 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 Brush Fork, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $20
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.15 one way

$94.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $51.55 $103.10
premium $4.70 $55.80 $111.60
diesel $5.61 $66.57 $133.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.5 1 $31.66 $14.47
Efficient EV 75.4 0 $26.38 $12.06
EV Truck/SUV 120.6 1 $42.21 $19.30

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Martinsburg, WV

Night in Martinsburg on Tuesday

Local time

9:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brush Fork, WV

Night in Brush Fork on Tuesday

Local time

9:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

151 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

18 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 39m 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 Martinsburg, WV to Brush Fork, WV covers 301.5 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, I 77, Chicory Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.8 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 $47.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 301.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (WV 45 / Apple Harvest Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Martinsburg, WV to Brush Fork, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston W. Va. along the way.

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