Origin
Beckley, WV
Morning in Beckley on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Bluewell, 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 4m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Bluewell, WV
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49.6-mile drive from Beckley to Bluewell, West Virginia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. The route utilizes a mix of major roads including the West Virginia Turnpike, New Hope Road, and Big Laurel Highway, with about 66% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for travelers exploring the Southeast region of WV. The drive is focused on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing, making it ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| New Hope Road | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Big Laurel Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ingleside Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Prince Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 52 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Bluewell, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Kanawha Street
2
Turn left onto West Prince Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Prince Street
3
Turn left onto WV 3; WV 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Continue on US 121 FUT
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Coalfields Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
7
Merge onto I 64; I 77
33 mi
·
35 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
9
Turn right onto US 460
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Laurel Highway
10
Turn right onto CR 27
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
Princeton-Ingleside Road
11
Continue on CR 27
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ingleside Road
12
Continue on CR 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn slight left onto WV 20
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
New Hope Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 52
15
Turn left onto CR 20/8
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Wv 20
16
Arrive at destination
CR 20/8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Prince Street
Turn left onto West Prince Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
4
38.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CR 27 / Princeton-Ingleside Road
Turn right onto CR 27 / Princeton-Ingleside Road
Navigation decision point
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 52
At end of road, turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.29
West Virginia Turnpike
(32.7 mi)
$2.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bluewell, WV
Morning in Bluewell on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Princeton, WV
25 mi in
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 66% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 32.7 miles, primarily on the West Virginia Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed. As you transition to New Hope Road and then Big Laurel Highway, the character may shift, potentially offering more local road driving. This progression from a major artery to more localized routes is a key characteristic of the drive.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on West Virginia Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and New Hope Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Prince Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beckley, WV to Bluewell, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.
Pearisburg
35.3 mi in
|
~40m
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 4m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.29 in tolls one way, starting with West Virginia Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bluewell, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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