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Trip from New Haven, WV to Huntington, 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 28m

Distance

63.8 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

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Downtown New Haven, WV, WV

New Haven, WV

James Mirakian

city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Huntington, WV

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Trip Overview

New Haven, WV to Huntington, WV is 63.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via WV 2 and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, traveling through the Southeast region. The route is predominantly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost, this is a practical option for a quick transit between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WV 2 40.3 mi 52m
SR 7 13.4 mi 15m
5th Street 5.3 mi 9m
Mill Street 0.7 mi 1m
Bradbury Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
US 35 0.5 mi <1m
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WV 2 — 40.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, WV and Huntington, WV.

1

Start on CR 3

83 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto WV 62

5.3 mi · 9 min · 5th Street
3

Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
4

Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Continue on North 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue
6

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
7

Continue on Bradbury Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bradbury Road
8

Turn left onto SR 7

13 mi · 15 min · SR 7
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
10

Merge onto US 35

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 35
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward WV 2 South: Huntington
12

Merge onto WV 2

40 mi · 52 min · WV 2
13

Continue on 3rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 8th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

8th Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Gallipolis, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gallipolis, OH

32 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

Addison, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Swan Creek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from New Haven, 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

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

Navigation decision point

5
6.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | Mill Street

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

5
21.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
22.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward WV 2 South: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WV 2 South: Huntington
5
63.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | 8th Street

Turn left onto 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.98 one way

$19.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.91 $21.82
premium $4.70 $11.81 $23.62
diesel $5.61 $14.09 $28.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.70 $3.06
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.58 $2.55
EV Truck/SUV 25.5 0 $8.93 $4.08

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

New Haven, WV

Morning in New Haven on Tuesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Sunny

NW 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 9:00AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 9:00AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Huntington, WV

Morning in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

6:26 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

1 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

1h 28m 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?

This drive is mostly highway, with 85% of the 63.8 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 40.3 miles on WV 2 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the trip, with fewer exits and more open road until you approach the destination area. The highway portion means you'll likely encounter faster speeds and less frequent intersections.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 mi on WV 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and SR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near Pomeroy-Mason Bridge.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Pomeroy-Mason Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.3 miles on WV 2. 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 5.4 miles (Pomeroy-Mason Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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