Origin
Hamlin, WV
Morning in Hamlin on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamlin, WV to Huntington, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamlin, WV
Jarlin Aldana
Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Hamlin to Huntington, this 31.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey taking approximately 48 minutes. Because the entire route consists of local roads rather than interstate highway, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for this short excursion within West Virginia. Navigating from the Southeast region toward your destination provides a direct link between these two points. It is a practical route for those who prioritize efficiency over high-speed travel, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 10 | 20 mi | 29m |
| Lynn Avenue | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WV 10
— 20 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamlin, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on WV 3
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court Avenue
2
Turn left onto WV 3
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto WV 3
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Lynn Avenue
4
Continue on WV 10
20 mi
·
29 min
·
WV 10
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on WV 10
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto 15th Street
481 ft
·
23 sec
·
15th Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
10
Turn right onto WV 527
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.2 — 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 3 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 3 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
9th Avenue
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
15th Street
Turn right onto 15th Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
WV 527 / 8th Street
Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Huntington, WV
Morning in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
21 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through Walnut Street, Lynn Avenue, and Hal Greer Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Walnut Street, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments behind the wheel. The road maintains a consistent local feel from start to finish, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 31.4-mile trek.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on WV 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 10 and Lynn Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 3 / Walnut Street.
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 27.5 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (WV 3 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (9th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Huntington, WV
Full guide →Huntington is the second-largest city in West Virginia. Along the banks of the Ohio River, Huntington is home to Marshall University, a state-supported public university and the second largest in the state, as well as Huntington Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state. Claiming to be the origin of the West Virginia-style hot dog, and home to the world's largest rotating root beer mug, Huntington, nicknamed the "Jewel City" is a historic, walkable small city that offers the intrepid traveler several unique cultural diversions, with an excellent music and restaurant scene for its size.
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 43m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on WV 10. 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: near the start (WV 3 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (9th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, 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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