Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunbar, WV
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Marmet, WV
Regan Dsouza
If you are planning a quick transit from Dunbar to Marmet, West Virginia, you are looking at a brief 16.3-mile trip that typically takes about 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-64 and MacCorkle Avenue Southeast to complete your journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or local travelers. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the duration of your trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southeast | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southeast | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 35th Street Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 35th Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar, WV and Marmet, WV.
Start on this road
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Continue on 35th Street Bridge
Continue on 35th Street Southeast
Turn left onto WV 61
Continue on WV 61
Continue on WV 61
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward 35th Street, Kaufman Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dunbar on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Late night in Marmet on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This 16.3-mile drive offers a mixed-profile experience, balancing high-speed interstate travel with local road navigation. About 52% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the highway, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into the local street landscape. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be an 8.5-mile segment along I-64. As you shift from the interstate onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast, the pace of the drive changes, requiring you to adjust to a different flow of traffic. The road character is straightforward, making it an efficient way to move between these two points.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 64.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dunbar, WV to Marmet, WV is easy. At 23m with 52% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
675 ft
~0.7 mi in
Elevation Range
82 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
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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