Origin
Hatfield, WV
Afternoon in Hatfield on Tuesday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hatfield, WV to Kermit, 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
21m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hatfield, WV
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Kermit, WV
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.9-mile drive from Hatfield to Kermit, West Virginia, will take you about 21 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip designed for a single day, with a minimal estimated fuel cost of just $2. You'll be sticking to US 52 and local roads like Deskins Drive and 1st Avenue for the entire journey. Since the entire route is on highways, it's a very direct and efficient way to get between these two points in the Southeast region of WV. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| Deskins Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 14.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hatfield, WV and Kermit, WV.
1
Start on Deskins Drive
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Deskins Drive
2
Turn left onto US 52; US 119
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 52; US 119
3
Turn right onto US 52
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 52
4
Turn left onto US 52
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 52
5
Turn left onto US 52
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 52
6
Arrive at destination
US 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52
Turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 52
Turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Kermit, WV
Afternoon in Kermit on Tuesday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
25 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
21m 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 highway-focused experience for the entirety of this 14.9-mile trip, as 100% of the drive is on paved roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles along US 52, meaning you'll have a consistent pace for most of the journey. You'll primarily be on US 52, transitioning to Deskins Drive and then 1st Avenue as you approach Kermit. This route offers a direct and uncomplicated drive without significant changes in road type or complexity.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Deskins Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 52.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hatfield, WV to Kermit, WV is easy. At 21m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 52. 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: at 3.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kermit, 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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