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Trip from Harman, WV to Blue Rock, WV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

49.8 mi

80 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

Downtown Harman, WV, WV

Harman, WV

Hala Hejazy

Downtown Blue Rock, WV, WV

Blue Rock, WV

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Trip Overview

Harman to Blue Rock is 49.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via US 33, Adolph Road, and Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within West Virginia's Southeast region, offering a focused journey through the state's varied terrain. With a highway-heavy profile, expect a good portion of your travel to be on faster roads. This is a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a relatively quick transit between two points without extensive detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 33 22.2 mi 29m
Adolph Road 11.1 mi 27m
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike 9.5 mi 11m
Beverly Pike 5.5 mi 8m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 33 — 22.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harman, WV and Blue Rock, WV.

1

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn straight onto US 33; WV 55

22 mi · 29 min · US 33; WV 55
3

Turn left onto US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike
4

Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

9.5 mi · 11 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
6

Continue on CR 46

5.8 mi · 14 min · Adolph Road
7

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 46

5.3 mi · 12 min · Adolph Road
8

Arrive at destination

CR 46

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elkins, WV

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Elkins, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elkins, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Harman, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 22.4 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
22.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike

Turn left onto US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike

Navigation decision point

4
44.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | CR 46 / Adolph Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 46 / Adolph Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.52 $17.03
premium $4.70 $9.22 $18.43
diesel $5.61 $11.00 $21.99

Estimated Tolls: $0.67

Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike (9.5 mi) $0.67

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.9 0 $5.23 $2.39
Efficient EV 12.5 0 $4.36 $1.99
EV Truck/SUV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Harman, WV

Morning in Harman on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue Rock, WV

Morning in Blue Rock on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

3 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

1h 19m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey utilizing these faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 22.2 miles on US 33, which sets a steady pace for a good portion of the trip. The inclusion of Adolph Road and the Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike suggests a transition to potentially more local or scenic segments, though the overall character remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a driving experience that balances open-road cruising with potentially more winding sections as you approach your destination.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on US 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and Adolph Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Harman, WV to Blue Rock, WV is easy. At 1h 19m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles (CR 46 / Adolph Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on US 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.67 in tolls one way, starting with Staunton & Parkersburg 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: at 22.4 miles (US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles (CR 46 / Adolph Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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