Origin
Beckley, WV
Late night in Beckley on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Chesapeake, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Chesapeake, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across West Virginia, the 46.2-mile journey from Beckley to Chesapeake is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about one hour behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the West Virginia Turnpike, Harper Road, and Maccorkle Avenue. Since both the start and end points are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience a drastic shift in landscape or climate. This drive is purely functional, designed to get you from point A to point B efficiently without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 39.6 mi | 47m |
| Maccorkle Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Harper Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Prince Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Neville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Kanawha Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 125th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 39.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Chesapeake, 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 straight onto WV 3
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Neville Street
4
Continue on WV 3
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
40 mi
·
47 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
8
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
180 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto WV 61
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Avenue
11
Continue on WV 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Maccorkle Avenue
12
Turn right onto 125th Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
125th Street
13
Arrive at destination
125th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.2 — 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
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
7
43 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
125th Street
Turn right onto 125th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.77
West Virginia Turnpike
(39.6 mi)
$2.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Chesapeake, WV
Late night in Chesapeake on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Montgomery, WV
23 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
4 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 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the route features a significant 39.6-mile stretch along the West Virginia Turnpike. The driving experience is consistent and efficient, prioritizing speed over technical turns or local backroads. As you transition off the turnpike and onto Maccorkle Avenue, the environment shifts from interstate travel to a more localized flow. Expect a predictable, linear drive that allows you to maintain a steady pace for the vast majority of your one-hour travel time.
86% 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: 39.6 mi on West Virginia Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and Maccorkle Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Prince Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,485 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
363 ft
Total Descent
2,176 ft
Highest Point
2,485 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,877 ft
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 Chesapeake, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cedar Grove along the way.
Cedar Grove
42.3 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.77 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 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 42.3 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 Chesapeake, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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