Origin
Beckley, WV
Night in Beckley on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Bradley, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
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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Bradley, WV
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Trip Overview
This short 6.4-mile trip from Beckley, WV to Bradley, WV takes about 11 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Robert C. Byrd Drive and North Kanawha Street, with no highway driving involved. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this is an easy addition to any day's plans rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of West Virginia, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this quick journey. Consider this a straightforward local commute rather than a destination drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Robert C. Byrd Drive
— 5.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Bradley, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kanawha Street
2
Turn right onto WV 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
3
Continue on US 19; WV 16
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4
Turn right onto 4th Street
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Street
5
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn right onto WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$2.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bradley, WV
Night in Bradley on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
24 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
11m 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 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire 6.4-mile stretch. With 0% highway share, you'll be making frequent turns and navigating city streets for the duration. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 5.7 miles along Robert C. Byrd Drive, offering a brief period of less interruption. This route emphasizes local road navigation over open highway cruising, so be prepared for varied speed limits and intersections. You'll likely find yourself on roads that feel more like a neighborhood commute than a long-distance haul.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Robert C. Byrd Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beckley, WV to Bradley, WV is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick escape. You'll be back before you know it, with only 11 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With a total drive time of just 11 minutes and a short distance of 6.4 miles, this route is definitely manageable for families with kids. Keep in mind it's a bit turn-heavy, so keep the little ones entertained.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.4 miles and 11 minutes, this route is a breeze for a solo traveler. It's a very short, simple drive with minimal fuss.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile drive is a great confidence builder for first-time drivers, taking only about 11 minutes. It's mostly local roads with a complexity score of 2/10, making navigation straightforward.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Robert C. Byrd Drive. 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 0.8 miles (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bradley, 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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