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Highway 9: Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw, Potomac Highlands, West Virginia
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Highway 9: Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw

WV 9 · Berkeley Springs → Paw Paw

Sweeping25 mi40 min2,700 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,400 ftOne way
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The drive

WV 9 runs west from Berkeley Springs in Morgan County to Paw Paw on the Potomac. It is about 25 miles of ridge and river bends with light traffic.

Paw Paw is where WV 9 reaches the Maryland line and becomes MD 51 across the Potomac River. Berkeley Springs is where WV 9 runs concurrently with US 522 for a stretch.

The road is light on traffic and runs through Morgan County.

Along the way

  1. Berkeley Springs
  2. Paw Paw
Elevation
2,700 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,400 ft
Berkeley SpringsPaw Paw
Curves
Mostly gentle, with two twisty stretches
Berkeley SpringsPaw Paw
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Traffic is light; plan fuel before you start.
  • Check WV511 in winter.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check WV511.

Questions about this drive

How long is WV 9 from Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw?

It is 25.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes.

Where does WV 9 end at Paw Paw?

WV 9 reaches the Maryland line at Paw Paw, where it becomes MD 51 across the Potomac.

Is WV 9 busy?

Traffic is light on this stretch.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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