Traveling from New Martinsville to Charleston covers 124.1 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes of drive time. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $19 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes local thoroughfares like 3rd Street, Vine Street, and North 4th Avenue rather than major interstates. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, keeping your travel environment consistent throughout the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62 miles from New Martinsville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
76.6 mi
1h 22m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
12.4 mi
14m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
North 4th Avenue
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
I 77
3.1 mi
3m
Washington Street East
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on Virginia Street
129 ft·11 sec·Virginia Street
2
Turn left onto WV 2; WV 7
0.6 mi·48 sec·3rd Street
3
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
4
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·North 4th Avenue
5
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft·4 sec·Elizabeth Street
6
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
7
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
8
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
9
Take the exit onto WV 2
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·WV 2
10
Continue on I 77
3.1 mi·3 min·I 77
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
13
Turn right onto US 60
0.1 mi·18 sec·Washington Street East
14
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
414 ft·9 sec·Dickinson Street
15
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Trip Plan
Since there are no scheduled stops on this route, you have the flexibility to manage your own pace and break up the 2-hour and 8-minute journey as you see fit. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic on 3rd Street, Vine Street, and North 4th Avenue will make for a much smoother experience. Given the $19 fuel estimate, filling up your tank before you leave New Martinsville is a smart way to ensure you don't have to hunt for a station along the local roads. Keep in mind that because the entire drive is composed of local roads, your travel time may fluctuate based on traffic signals and local conditions, so build in a little extra cushion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62 miles from New Martinsville, WV, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Martinsville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Martinsville, WV
This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from New Martinsville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 76.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123.8 — 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 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.3 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
6
123.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
123.7 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|US 60 / Washington Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East
Navigation decision point
4
123.8 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|Dickinson Street
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.38 one way
$38.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$21.18
$42.37
premium
$4.70
$22.93
$45.86
diesel
$5.61
$27.36
$54.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.2
0
$13.01
$5.95
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.84
$4.96
EV Truck/SUV
49.6
0
$17.35
$7.93
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
New Martinsville, WV
Morning
in New Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Charleston, WV
Morning
in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
2h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate surface streets for the entire 124.1-mile distance. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest single segment is 0 miles on 3rd Street. Navigating these local roads requires frequent adjustments and steady concentration. Prepare for a more involved driving experience compared to a high-speed highway cruise.
64% 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: 76.6 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and Chelsea Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 123.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 123.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 76.6 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 123.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleston, WV before heading back.
