Summersville, WV Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Summersville, WV is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 108 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Summersville, WV spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
206 mi
Weirton Heights, WV
Quickest Drive
59m
Beckley, WV
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Trips from Summersville, WV
Driving from Summersville, WV
Expect an average of 108 miles and about 2h 9m behind the wheel when leaving Summersville, WV. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 206 miles (3h 57m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Summersville, WV most often head toward Weirton Heights, WV (206 mi, 3h 57m), Morgantown, WV (123.8 mi, 2h 21m), Clarksburg, WV (91.8 mi, 1h 46m), Charleston, WV (72 mi, 1h 40m), and Beckley, WV (45.7 mi, 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WV currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 108-mile trip from Summersville, WV, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Summersville, WV and 2 routes heading into Summersville, WV, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 206 miles.
The longest mapped route from Summersville, WV covers 206 miles and takes approximately 3h 57m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.
The average route from Summersville, WV runs about 108 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 108-mile trip from Summersville, WV costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Summersville, WV include Weirton Heights, WV, Morgantown, WV, Clarksburg, WV and Charleston, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Summersville, WV by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,397
Median Income
$52,321
Median Home Value
$210,400
Median Age
59.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Summersville, WV
Summersville is a town of 3,300 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. Summersville is adjacent to Summersville Lake, the largest lake in West Virginia.
Summersville Music Park, +1 304-872-3145. Hosts the four-day "Music in the Mountains" bluegrass festival in June. Tickets $45/day, $105 - $125 for the entire festival. 1 Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, 1194 Carnifex Ferry Road, ☏ +1 304-872-0825. The site of a Civil War battle between Union Brigadier General William S. Rosecrans and Confederate Brigadier General John B. Floyd on September 10, 1861. The Union troops forced the Confederates to withdraw, which kept them from gaining a foothold in the area and helped to secure West Virginia statehood. The park features three overlooks of the Gauley River, hiking trails, softball and volleyball areas, horseshoe pits and picnic facilities. There's also the Patterson House Museum, which displays relics of the battle. Gauley River Recreation Area. Route 129 at Mount Nebo. 25 miles of the Gauley River and 6 miles of the Meadow River. Boating, whitewater rafting, 18 primitive camping sites.
1 Summersville Lake (WV-129 off US-19). West Virginia's largest lake, sometimes called "The Little Bahamas of the East Coast", with over 2,800 acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline and 100-foot cliffs. Visitors can go swimming, bass fishing, hunting, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, knee boarding, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, bouldering and cliff jumping. Boat rentals available. 117 camp sites, with a pier and A-frame chalets. (updated Mar 2019) Summersville Lake Festival, +1 304-872-3722. Held during three days in late July. Includes a boat parade, "Anything That Floats" competition, water sports, triathlon, concerts, beauty pageant, arts and crafts, fireworks, and more. Civil War Weekend, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, +1 304-872-0825. Held during two days in September. Living history demonstrations, Civil War crafts and reproductions, and a re-enactment of the Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Nicholas County Potato Festival, 411 Old Main Drive, ☏ +1 304-872-1211. Held the first full week in September. Parades, entertainment, food, volleyball tournament, arts and crafts show, 5K run/walk, bed races, and potato judging and auctions. Gauley River Festival, ☏ +1 304-872-3722. Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park. Held during three days in late September. The largest river festival in the world, with food, a whitewater marketplace, live entertainment, a silent auction, and activities for whitewater paddlesports enthusiasts as well as the general public. Admission $10.
Fran's Restaurant, 607 Main St (one minute off the interstate, exit rt. 19 at Dairyqueen), ☏ +1 304-872-6184. 7AM-8PM. One mile to stop light, take a right, it is on the left. American family food. Homemade desserts (eight) and Breakfast all day. $5.95.
Kirkwood Winery and Isaiah Morgan Distillery, Phillips Run Road, ☏ +1-888-498-9463. The first vineyard in the region, established in 1984, now producing more than 30 different varieties of French Hybrid American varietal, mead, vegetable and other fruit wines. Specialty wines are made from apple, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, elderberry, peach, plum, pear, red currant, Swiss chard rhubarb and ramps. The distillery offers rye whiskey, sorghum rum, Southern Moon corn liquor and grappa brandy. Sales, tasting and tours available throughout the week.
Best Western Summersville Lake Lodge, 1203 S Broad Street, ☏ +1 304-872-6900. 59 rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast. $45-65. Quality Inn, 903 Industrial Drive N, ☏ +1 304-872-6500. 99 rooms. Exercise room, sauna, racketball courts, heated outdoor pool. Jacuzzi rooms available. Complimentary continental breakfast. $59-129. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, 106 Merchants Walk, +1 304-872-0555. 106 rooms. Fitness center, heated indoor pool, jacuzzis. Whirlpool rooms available. Complimentary continental breakfast. $55-119. 1 Hampton Inn, 5400 Webster Road, ☏ +1 304-872-7100. 75 rooms. Exercise facility, heated outdoor pool. Complimentary continental breakfast. $59-89. Sleep Inn, 701 Professional Park Drive, ☏ +1 304-872-4500. 95 rooms. Heated outdoor pool, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit. Complimentary continental breakfast. $59-145. Super 8 Motel, 306 Merchants Walk, +1 304-872-4888. 56 rooms. $51-80. Rustic Retreat Cabins, 196 Rustic Retreat Drive, Mount Nebo, ☏ +1 304-872-4050, toll-free: +1-888-991-7700. Vacation rental cabins next to Summersville Lake.Sleeps 4 to 8 adults. Fully equipped kitchen, queen size beds, hot tubes and trials. Priced from $109 to $189 for 2 adults. The Good Evening Ranch, toll-free: +1-877-595-5448. Groves Road in Canvas. 10 cabins, each sleeping 2 to 18 people. 1,000-acre ranch with wooded countryside. All cabins equipped with kitchen, linens, private deck, outdoor grill, hot tub and more. On-site nine-hole par-three golf course, petting zoo, gift shop, and restaurant called The Feed Box. $165-950.
Summersville is on US-19, between Fayetteville and Weston.
Be sure to strictly adhere to the speed limit in Summersville (50 mph [80 km/h]), particularly if you're travelling along US-19 through town; as locals can tell you, the area is notorious for speed traps.
Travel tips adapted from Summersville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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