This 185.5-mile journey from Belington to Huntington, West Virginia, can be completed in about 3 hours and 31 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and I-64, with a portion on Corridor H. With a projected fuel cost of around $29, this drive offers a straightforward transit through West Virginia's Southeast region. The route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests it's not a high-speed dash but rather a more engaging trip. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.7 miles from Belington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
98.2 mi
1h 45m
I 64
47 mi
51m
Corridor H
28.3 mi
33m
Barbour County Highway
3.8 mi
5m
I 77
1.4 mi
1m
Troy Brown Way
1.4 mi
2m
South Crim Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 98.2 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Huntington, WV.
Given the 3 hour and 31-minute duration, starting your drive from Belington in the morning allows ample time to reach Huntington without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 98.2-mile stretch on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, as services might be less frequent. This route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, so you can depart at your convenience and enjoy the changing scenery as you travel west.
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 92.7 miles from Belington, WV, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belington, 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 Belington, WV
This is one driving day of about 185.5 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Belington, 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 98.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 134.1 and 185.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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134.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
182 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
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183.8 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
184.3 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|9th Avenue
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
185.2 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|WV 527 / 8th Street
Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.01 one way
$58.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.72
$63.44
premium
$4.70
$34.33
$68.66
diesel
$5.61
$40.96
$81.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.7
0
$19.48
$8.90
Efficient EV
46.4
0
$16.23
$7.42
EV Truck/SUV
74.2
0
$25.97
$11.87
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Belington, WV
Night
in Belington on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Huntington, WV
Night
in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph11% chanceLive forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 95.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 26% of the journey utilizes highways, the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 98.2 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel before you transition to other road types. This mix means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from more open highway sections to winding local routes that require your attention.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.2 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 134.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 185.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 183.8 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 185.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.2 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huntington, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 183.8 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Huntington, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
