Hampshire County Development Authority

"Steeped in Tradition & Prepared for Transition" in Hampshire County, West Virginia
 
County Location


Market accessible, Hampshire County is centered at the crossroads of the Eastern corridor, offering the right location to start or expand businesses.


Area Locator Map

Hampshire County Locator Map
   

Train
South Branch Valley Rail

With a two and one-half hour commute to Washington, D.C. and a three hour commute to Baltimore and Pittsburgh, your Hampshire County business can access the mainstream while enjoying a rural American quality of life and labor force.

We are also an excellent choice for residential relocation for those transitioning to a home office.

Transportation Options

Highways (distances from Romney)
* I-81: 15 miles away via U.S. 50, accesses I-66
* I-66: accessed via I-81, major route to D.C.
* I-68: 30 miles away via U.S. 28, accesses I-70
* I-70: accesses Hagerstown, Frederick and Baltimore, MD.
* Pennsylvania Turnpike: 51 miles.
* U.S. Routes: 50 & 220
* WV Routes: 28, 29, 127, & 259

Trucking
Federal Express, UPS, DHL, Roadway Express, Yellow Transportation, ABF Freight, & several local companies.

Rail
* Industrial: A CSX line serves Romney and Green Spring, and a spur to the HC Industrial Park is available.
* Passenger: AMTRAK in Cumberland, MD and Potomac Eagle (recreational) in Romney.

Air
* Cumberland Regional Airport provides a 5,055-foot runway, instrument landing system, and daily flights to Pittsburgh.
* Baltimore/Washington International Airport- 2.5 hours
* Dulles International Airport- 2.5 hours
* Five general aviation airstrips are also located in the county.