Origin
Buckhannon, WV
Morning in Buckhannon on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckhannon, WV to Bridgeport, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckhannon, WV
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Bridgeport, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Buckhannon and Bridgeport, West Virginia, this 35-mile trip is a quick and straightforward endeavor. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate between these two points in the Southeast region. Since the entire route is a local drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your transit. This route offers a simple, no-fuss connection for anyone needing to move between these two West Virginia communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Locust Street | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| US 50 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Virginia Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Locust Street
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon, WV and Bridgeport, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Locust Street
2
Continue on WV 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
3
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
4
Continue on WV 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
8
Keep slight right at fork
145 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 50
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50
10
Turn left onto CR 24
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Virginia Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
CR 24
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 21.1 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
26.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR 24 / North Virginia Avenue
Turn left onto CR 24 / North Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Bridgeport, WV
Morning in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will primarily navigate via Buckhannon Pike, the Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Because this route features 0% highway share, you should anticipate a consistent pace on local roads rather than long stretches of open asphalt. In fact, you won't encounter any significant long-distance highway hauls, as there are 0 miles of uninterrupted stretches on Buckhannon Pike. Stay alert for the frequent turns that define the character of this 37-minute journey.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on North Locust Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in.
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 39m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,564 ft
1,018 ft
Total Climb
52 ft
Total Descent
598 ft
Highest Point
1,564 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
546 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Buckhannon, WV
Full guide →Buckhannon is a city of 5,725 people in West Virginia, and the only incorporated community in Upshur County. It was established in 1816 and named for Buckongahelas, a Native American chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe who often hunted around the area, and whose name was often mispronounced by English settlers as "Buckongehanon".
Arriving in Bridgeport, WV
Full guide →Bridgeport is a city in the Mountains and Lakes Country region of West Virginia.
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 39m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on North Locust Street. 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 21.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.6 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 Bridgeport, 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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