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Trip from Martinsburg, WV to Chapmanville, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 26m

Distance

346.5 mi

558 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 14m ★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Martinsburg, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Martinsburg, WV to Chapmanville, WV covers 346.5 miles and takes about 6h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 40, US 119 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.18 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

173.3 miles from Martinsburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 346.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Martinsburg, WV to Chapmanville, WV covers 346.5 miles and takes about 6h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 147.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 346.5 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

5
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
6
14 mi into trip | ~19m in | MD 63 / North Artizan Street

Turn left onto MD 63 / North Artizan Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
16.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 40

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
5
151.4 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-79 S: Fairmont

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 147.8 mi 2h 38m
US 40 105.8 mi 1h 56m
US 119 43.4 mi 50m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 19.8 mi 21m
I 81 6.9 mi 7m
I 68 6.1 mi 6m
Williamsport Pike 3.2 mi 4m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) 3.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 147.8 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East King Street

166 ft · 34 sec · East King Street
2

Continue on East King Street

182 ft · 12 sec · East King Street
3

Turn right onto US 11; WV 9; WV 45

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Queen Street
4

Continue on US 11; WV 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
5

Continue on WV 9

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hedgesville Road
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 81 North
7

Merge onto I 81

6.9 mi · 7 min · I 81
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
9

Turn left onto US 11

3.2 mi · 4 min · Williamsport Pike
10

Turn left onto US 11

202 ft · 4 sec · Commerce Street
11

Continue on US 11

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Potomac Street
12

Turn left onto MD 63

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Artizan Street
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on MD 63

2.0 mi · 3 min · Greencastle Pike
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hancock
15

Merge onto I 70

15 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 70; US 40

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 70; US 40

5.0 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40

106 mi · 1 hr 56 min · US 40
Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 68

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 68
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
21

Merge onto I 79

148 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
22

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
25

Merge onto I 64

0.6 mi · 48 sec · I 64
26

Take the exit onto US 119

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 119
Toward US 119 South: Logan
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

43 mi · 49 min · US 119
28

Take the exit

352 ft · 9 sec
29

Continue on Crawley Creek Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Crawley Creek Road
30

Turn left onto WV 10

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Lincoln Highway
31

Turn right onto 2nd Street

97 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street
32

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

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 173.3 miles from Martinsburg, WV, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.8 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 76 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 173.3 miles or 3h 15m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chapmanville, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

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 346.5 miles and 6h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 147.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173.3 mi from Martinsburg, WV · 3h 15m into the drive

city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morgantown, WV

173 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bridgeport, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.3 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.8 miles.

Arriving in Chapmanville, WV

The final approach into Chapmanville, 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 Chapmanville, 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
Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 262.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.18 one way

$108.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $59.25 $118.49
premium $4.70 $64.13 $128.26
diesel $5.61 $76.50 $153.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104 1 $36.38 $16.63
Efficient EV 86.6 0 $30.32 $13.86
EV Truck/SUV 138.6 1 $48.51 $22.18

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Martinsburg, WV

Afternoon in Martinsburg on Thursday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chapmanville, WV

Afternoon in Chapmanville on Thursday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

17 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

6h 26m 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 Chapmanville, WV covers 346.5 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 40, US 119. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.3 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 $54.18 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 346.5 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Martinsburg, WV to Chapmanville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area.

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