Origin
Charleston, WV
Morning in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Saint Albans, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, WV
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Saint Albans, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Charleston and Saint Albans, you are looking at a brief 13.5-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day outing, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily utilize US 119, WV 25, and Quarrier Street to navigate between these two Southeast West Virginia locations. Budgeting for this drive is straightforward, with fuel costs expected to hover around $2. Since the transit time is so minimal, this route offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to move between the cities with ease. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this direct path keeps your travel time to a minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| WV 25 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Randolph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Saint Albans, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quarrier Street
3
Continue on Randolph Street
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto US 119
310 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue South
5
Take the ramp onto US 119
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
7
Keep slight right at fork
464 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
8
Turn straight onto WV 25
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
WV 25
9
Continue on WV 25
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
WV 25
10
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Center Street
11
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
12
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
3rd Street
13
Turn right onto CR 60/14
355 ft
·
19 sec
·
6th Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 6/16
311 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
15
Arrive at destination
CR 6/16
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Turn left onto US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119
Take the ramp onto US 119 toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward WV 25: Institute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 25: Institute
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 25: Institute
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 25: Institute
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Turn left onto CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Saint Albans, WV
Morning in Saint Albans on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
11 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
20m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel on US 119, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the route at 7.9 miles. While the highway portions allow for a steady pace, transitioning onto WV 25 and Quarrier Street provides a shift in the driving experience as you enter more localized environments. Expect a consistent, efficient feel that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. It is a functional, no-nonsense trip that gets you to your destination quickly without the need for complex navigation or lengthy stretches of stop-and-go traffic.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on US 119.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and WV 25. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
675 ft
589 ft
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
132 ft
Highest Point
675 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on US 119. 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 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Albans, 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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