Origin
Beckley, WV
Morning in Beckley on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Alderson, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckley, WV
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Alderson, WV
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Trip Overview
Beckley, WV to Alderson, WV is 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m via I 64, Brushy Ridge Road, and North Kanawha Street, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and West Virginia, offering a short, manageable drive. It's a great option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its straightforward nature and minimal time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 37.1 mi | 39m |
| Brushy Ridge Road | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| North Kanawha Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Joe L. Smith Drive | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Larew Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Riverview Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Eisenhower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 37.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Alderson, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kanawha Street
2
Turn left onto Larew Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Larew Avenue
3
Turn right onto Worley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Worley Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Eisenhower Drive
5
Turn left onto US 19 BYP
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 19 BYP
6
Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Joe L. Smith Drive
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
8
Merge onto I 64
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 161
Toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson
10
Turn right onto WV 12
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Brushy Ridge Road
11
Continue on WV 12
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Riverside Drive
12
Continue on WV 12
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Riverview Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
WV 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Beckley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Worley Road
Turn right onto Worley Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 19 BYP
Turn left onto US 19 BYP
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
6
40.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Alderson, WV
Morning in Alderson on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 71% of the drive on the interstate. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.1 miles on I 64 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a rural cruising feel for a significant portion of the trip, with fewer exits and more open road. The shift from highway to local streets will happen as you approach Alderson.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Brushy Ridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Worley Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Worley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 19 BYP): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Beckley, WV
Full guide →Beckley is a city of 17,256 (as of 2020) in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Raleigh County pop. 74,591 (2020). It sits on a high plateau above the New River Gorge at an elevation of 2,418 feet. It was founded in 1838 and named for John J Beckley, the first Clerk of the House of Representatives and the first Librarian of Congress. Once a major coal industry hub, Beckley contains a small historic downtown and many suburban neighborhoods. The Beckley area serves as the overall regional commercial center for Southern West Virginia region, and has many big box stores and chain restaurants, in contrast to the small-town nature of its surrounding communities. Beckley sits as the closest town to the Grandview portion of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and has easy access within 40 minutes to the park's 2 other visitor centers near Fayetteville and Hinton.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Worley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 19 BYP): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alderson, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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