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Trip from Glamorgan, VA to Pound, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.7 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Glamorgan, VA, VA

Glamorgan, VA

Nöel Puebla

Downtown Pound, VA, VA

Pound, VA

Clément Proust

Trip Overview

Glamorgan, VA to Pound, VA is 9.7 miles and takes about 14m via Orby Cantrell Highway and US 23 BUS, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within the Southeast region of Virginia, offering a straightforward drive between two local communities. You'll primarily be on local roads with a small portion on a highway, making it a quick transit rather than an extensive journey. Given its brief duration and minimal highway travel, this route is ideal for a quick hop between destinations when you're in the area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Orby Cantrell Highway 7.6 mi 10m
US 23 BUS 1.9 mi 3m
Indian Creek Road 0.2 mi <1m
Clintwood Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Orby Cantrell Highway — 7.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glamorgan, VA and Pound, VA.

1

Start on SR 823

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Indian Creek Road
2

Turn left onto US 23

7.6 mi · 10 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
3

Continue on US 23 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 23 BUS
4

Turn right onto VA 83

75 ft · 1 sec · Clintwood Highway
5

Arrive at destination

VA 83

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | VA 83 / Clintwood Highway

Turn right onto VA 83 / Clintwood Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.43 one way

$2.86 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $1.57 $3.15
premium $4.49 $1.72 $3.43
diesel $4.80 $1.83 $3.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62

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.

Forecast as of Jul 10, 2026

Origin

Glamorgan, VA

Afternoon in Glamorgan on Sunday

Local time

1:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 0 to 10 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 3:01PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 2:43PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Pound, VA

Afternoon in Pound on Sunday

Local time

1:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 0 to 5 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 3:01PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 2:43PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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

14m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 9.7-mile trip. With only 20% of the route on highways, you'll mostly navigate local roads like Orby Cantrell Highway and Indian Creek Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Orby Cantrell Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns pick up again. This drive will feel more like navigating through towns and rural areas rather than cruising on an open road, requiring your attention to road changes and intersections.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Orby Cantrell Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near VA 83 / Clintwood Highway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Glamorgan, VA to Pound, VA is easy. At 14m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.7 miles (VA 83 / Clintwood Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,352 ft 1,563 ft

Total Climb

132 ft

Total Descent

792 ft

Highest Point

2,352 ft

~1.4 mi in

Elevation Range

789 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Glamorgan, VA

Full guide →

Arriving in Pound, VA

Full guide →

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 14m. Total distance: 9.7 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 (20%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Orby Cantrell Highway. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.7 miles (VA 83 / Clintwood Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pound, VA 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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