Beckley, WV to Moorefield, WV is 196 miles and takes about 4h 25m via I 64 and Petersburg Pike, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily within West Virginia. You'll experience a mix of highway travel and surface roads as you make your way north. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
98 miles from Beckley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
69.8 mi
1h 14m
Petersburg Pike
28.1 mi
44m
Sam Snead Highway
26.7 mi
40m
Potomac River Road
23.4 mi
34m
Jackson River Road
16 mi
22m
Virginia Avenue
12.3 mi
18m
Hot Springs Road
9.9 mi
13m
Midland Trail
4.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 69.8 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Moorefield, WV.
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Start on WV 210
1.5 mi·2 min·North Kanawha Street
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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
70 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 64
9
Take the exit onto US 60
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 60
Toward US 60 East, VA 159 South: Callaghan
10
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi·11 sec·Dunlap Creek Road
11
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi·7 min·Midland Trail
12
Turn left onto VA 154
0.3 mi·31 sec·West Riverside Street
13
Turn right onto VA 154
443 ft·14 sec·East Hickory Street
14
Turn left onto US 220
1.2 mi·1 min·North Alleghany Avenue
15
Continue on US 220
9.9 mi·13 min·Hot Springs Road
16
Continue on US 220
27 mi·40 min·Sam Snead Highway
17
Continue on US 220
16 mi·22 min·Jackson River Road
18
Continue on US 220
23 mi·34 min·Potomac River Road
19
Continue on US 220
28 mi·44 min·Petersburg Pike
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Turn right onto US 220; WV 28; WV 55
12 mi·18 min·Virginia Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 55/20
79 ft·2 sec·Winchester Avenue
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Arrive at destination
CR 55/20
Trip Plan
For this 4h 25m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. The route is manageable in one day, with only one stop suggested, allowing for flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition to surface roads like Petersburg Pike, where services might be less frequent. The total fuel cost is estimated at $31, so plan accordingly before you depart from Beckley, WV.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98 miles from Beckley, WV, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorefield, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beckley, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beckley, WV
This is one driving day of about 196 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Beckley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 69.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 78.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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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
5
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East, VA 159 South: Callaghan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60 East, VA 159 South: Callaghan
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78.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|VA 154 / East Hickory Street
Turn right onto VA 154 / East Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.03 one way
$60.07 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$32.96
$65.91
premium
$4.64
$35.78
$71.56
diesel
$5.60
$43.20
$86.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.8
0
$20.58
$9.41
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
EV Truck/SUV
78.4
0
$27.44
$12.54
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Beckley, WV
Late night
in Beckley on Friday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Moorefield, WV
Late night
in Moorefield on Friday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
S 2 mph8% chanceLive forecast
87°F
Covington, VA
98 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 33.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 196-mile drive involves 36% highway travel, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway, I 64, is 69.8 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to Petersburg Pike and Sam Snead Highway, offering a more rural cruising experience. Expect to encounter fewer exits and a different pace once you leave the main interstate.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 19 BYP): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Moorefield is a town in the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia. This article also covers the nearby city of Petersburg and the surrounding area in the South Branch Valley.
Top landmarks
•Moorefield Historic District — historic district in Moorefield, West Virginia
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 1.8 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 19 BYP): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Moorefield, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
