Origin
Chesapeake, WV
Late night in Chesapeake on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake, WV to Sharon, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake, WV
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Sharon, WV
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Trip Overview
Chesapeake, WV to Sharon, WV is 9.2 miles and takes about 14 minutes via West Virginia Turnpike and Maccorkle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It’s a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 5 mi | 6m |
| Maccorkle Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cabin Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sharon Hollow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 125th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, WV and Sharon, WV.
1
Start on 125th Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
125th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Maccorkle Avenue
3
Continue on WV 61
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto I 64; I 77
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
9
Turn right onto CR 79/13
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sharon Hollow Road
10
Turn right onto CR 79/3
343 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cabin Creek Road
11
Arrive at destination
CR 79/3
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — 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
|
WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue
Turn left onto WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
At end of road, turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 79/3: Sharon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road
Turn right onto CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
West Virginia Turnpike
(5 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Sharon, WV
Late night in Sharon on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 features a mixed profile, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 5-mile stretch on the West Virginia Turnpike, providing a taste of faster-paced driving before transitioning to local roads like Maccorkle Avenue and 3rd Avenue. The road changes from a more open highway feel to a more urban or town-centric experience as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of driving speeds and road types throughout this brief trip.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on West Virginia Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m 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 (WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.35 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 (WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sharon, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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