Clarksburg, WV to Shannondale, WV is 199 miles and takes about 4 hours 2 minutes via I 68 and Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing West Virginia. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with more local road conditions. It's a manageable one-day journey, making it a good option for a straightforward drive between these two points in the state.
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
99.5 miles from Clarksburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 68
75 mi
1h 22m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi
31m
Oldtown Road
20.8 mi
23m
North Frederick Pike
12.1 mi
16m
Berryville Pike
10.8 mi
15m
Bloomery Pike
9.8 mi
11m
WV 29
6.8 mi
7m
Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 68
— 75 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Shannondale, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Third Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·South Third Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
4
Merge onto US 50
3.0 mi·4 min·Corridor D
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North
6
Merge onto I 79
29 mi·31 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
75 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 68
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 43BToward MD 51: Airport
10
Merge onto MD 51
2.8 mi·5 min·Industrial Boulevard
11
Continue on MD 51
0.8 mi·1 min·Uhl Highway Southeast
12
Continue on MD 51
0.9 mi·58 sec·New 51 Road Southeast
13
Continue on MD 51
21 mi·23 min·Oldtown Road
14
Continue on WV 9
1.2 mi·1 min·Henry W. Miller Highway
15
Continue on WV 9
2.6 mi·2 min·Paw Paw Road
16
Continue on WV 29
6.8 mi·7 min·WV 29
17
Turn left onto CR 45/7
0.8 mi·56 sec·Gaston Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto WV 127
9.8 mi·11 min·Bloomery Pike
19
Turn right onto US 522
12 mi·16 min·North Frederick Pike
20
Turn left
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward VA 37 North
21
Merge onto VA 37
1.6 mi·2 min·VA 37
22
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi·45 sec·Martinsburg Pike
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
24
Merge onto I 81
1.7 mi·1 min·I 81
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
26
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft·5 sec
27
Turn left onto VA 7
400 ft·12 sec·Berryville Avenue
28
Continue on VA 7
3.7 mi·5 min·Berryville Pike
29
Continue on VA 7
5.2 mi·7 min·Harry Byrd Highway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 340: Berryville, Charles TownUse the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto US 340
4.1 mi·5 min·Lord Fairfax Highway
32
Continue on US 340
7.2 mi·10 min·Berryville Pike
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward WV 115: Charles Town
34
Continue on Hillside Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·Hillside Drive
35
Turn right onto WV 115
3.4 mi·5 min·Charles Town Road
36
Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Mission Road
37
Turn left onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Lower Clubhouse Drive
38
Turn left onto Red Oak Road
0.2 mi·42 sec·Red Oak Road
39
Turn left onto Quail Run Road
232 ft·10 sec·Quail Run Road
40
Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Gray Fox Road
41
Turn left onto Gingerbread Lane
129 ft·5 sec·Gingerbread Lane
42
Arrive at destination
Gingerbread Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing in the morning will comfortably allow you to reach your destination well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially as you move off the main interstate stretches; planning your last refueling before hitting Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is a good idea. The longest continuous stretch is 75 miles on I 68, so consider taking a break before or after that segment.
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 99.5 miles from Clarksburg, WV, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 1h 50m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shannondale, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 199 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Clarksburg, 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 68 for about 75 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 198.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|South Third Street
Turn left onto South Third Street
Navigation decision point
5
108.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward MD 51: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43B
Toward MD 51: Airport
5
171.7 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
7
181.1 mi into trip|~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
5
198.8 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|Quail Run Road
Turn left onto Quail Run Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.12 one way
$62.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.03
$68.05
premium
$4.70
$36.83
$73.66
diesel
$5.61
$43.94
$87.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.7
0
$20.89
$9.55
Efficient EV
49.8
0
$17.41
$7.96
EV Truck/SUV
79.6
0
$27.86
$12.74
Gas CO2
70 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Morning
in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shannondale, WV
Morning
in Shannondale on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
100 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
10 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 2m 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.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$20
near mile 192.1
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 75 miles on I 68, providing a period of consistent, faster travel. As you transition to Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and Oldtown Road, the character of the drive shifts, likely involving more local traffic and potentially winding sections. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and the more engaging pace of secondary roads.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on I 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Third Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 199 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 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 171.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clarksburg, WV and Shannondale, WV, road signs point toward Berryville and Charles Town.
Berryville
171.7 mi in|~3h 19m
Charles Town
181.1 mi in|~3h 33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 199 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on I 68. 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 Shannondale, 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 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 171.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Shannondale, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
