How long is the commute from Martinsburg, WV?

Name: Commute and cars in Martinsburg, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Martinsburg, WV take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

70.7% of workers drive alone to work.

1.8% take public transportation.

3.2% of workers walk to work.

8.8% work from home.

9.7% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.0 minutes (±3.9)
Public transportation: 1.8%
Work from home: 8.8%
Households without a car: 9.7%

How people in Martinsburg get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia	United States
Drove alone	70.7% (±5.0 points)	78.6%	78.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	14.8% (±4.7 points)	9.2%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.8% (±2.1 points)	0.4%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	3.2% (±1.9 points)	0.8%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.7% (±0.7 points)	0.7%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	8.8% (±2.6 points)	10.3%	9.1%	15.1%

In Martinsburg, the average commute is lower than in Berkeley County (30.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Martinsburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berkeley County (0.4%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Berkeley County, Martinsburg ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 100 of 261.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Martinsburg

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia	United States
No vehicle	9.7% (±3.7 points)	5.1%	8.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	38.8% (±5.4 points)	27.0%	34.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.3% (±4.7 points)	40.5%	36.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	15.1% (±4.3 points)	27.4%	20.9%	21.9%

In Martinsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Berkeley County (5.1%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Martinsburg

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia	United States
Workers working from home	8.8% (±2.6 points)	10.3% (±1.1 points)	9.1% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.8% (±1.5 points)	96.2% (±0.8 points)	91.2% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	91.3% (±2.7 points)	92.2% (±1.0 points)	86.1% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Martinsburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berkeley County (92.2%).

It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Martinsburg

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Martinsburg
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Martinsburg	—	26.0 minutes (±3.9)	—
Hedgesville	6.7 mi	29.4 minutes (±6.9)	Not measurably different
Inwood	8.3 mi	32.4 minutes (±7.5)	Not measurably different
Falling Waters	8.8 mi	23.0 minutes (±4.5)	Not measurably different
Shepherdstown	9.4 mi	16.9 minutes (±3.1)	Lower
Shenandoah Junction	11 mi	24.3 minutes (±6.3)	Not measurably different
Ranson corporation	11 mi	30.7 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Sharpsburg	12 mi	33.0 minutes (±5.3)	Higher
Williamsport	13 mi	22.4 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shepherdstown, WV (16.9 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharpsburg, MD (33.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Berkeley County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Inwood	32.4 minutes (±7.5)
2	Hedgesville	29.4 minutes (±6.9)
3	Martinsburg	26.0 minutes (±3.9)
4	Falling Waters	23.0 minutes (±4.5)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Martinsburg

How long is the average commute in Martinsburg?

Workers who live in Martinsburg, WV take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Martinsburg without a car?

9.7% of households in Martinsburg have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Martinsburg?

8.8% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Martinsburg worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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