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Trip from Saint Albans, WV to Sharon, WV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

34.5 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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city in West Virginia, United States

Saint Albans, WV

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Downtown Sharon, WV, WV

Sharon, WV

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Trip Overview

Saint Albans, WV to Sharon, WV is 34.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within West Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between these locations without significant detours. Consider this route for its efficiency, especially if you're on a tight schedule or simply need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 29.6 mi 35m
1st Avenue South 3.1 mi 4m
3rd Street 0.3 mi <1m
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge 0.2 mi <1m
WV 25 0.1 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
6th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Cabin Creek Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 29.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Sharon, WV.

1

Start on CR 6/16

311 ft · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 60/14

355 ft · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 6/6

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 3rd Street
4

Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

0.2 mi · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
5

Continue on Center Street

478 ft · 16 sec · Center Street
6

Turn right onto WV 25

3.1 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue South
7

Continue on WV 25

0.1 mi · 9 sec · WV 25
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
10

Merge onto I 64

30 mi · 35 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
12

Turn right onto CR 79/13

175 ft · 5 sec · Sharon Hollow Road
13

Turn right onto CR 79/3

343 ft · 9 sec · Cabin Creek Road
14

Arrive at destination

CR 79/3

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue

Turn right onto CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 6/6 / 3rd Street

Turn left onto CR 6/6 / 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
34.4 mi into trip | ~44m in | CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road

Turn right onto CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.49 one way

$10.97 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $5.98 $11.97
premium $4.78 $6.49 $12.98
diesel $5.35 $7.27 $14.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.83 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 May 28, 2026

Origin

Saint Albans, WV

Evening in Saint Albans on Wednesday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Sunny

N 1 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:14AM EDT until May 28 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 5:51AM EDT until May 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Sharon, WV

Evening in Sharon on Wednesday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

N 2 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:14AM EDT until May 28 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 5:51AM EDT until May 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

44m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 64. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for the majority of the 34.5 miles, including one uninterrupted stretch of 29.6 miles on I 64. Expect a consistent pace, as the route prioritizes speed and directness. While primarily interstate, brief segments on 1st Avenue South and 3rd Street will transition you into and out of your destinations.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and 1st Avenue South. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue.

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 34.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 6/6 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

699 ft 593 ft

Total Climb

208 ft

Total Descent

148 ft

Highest Point

699 ft

~32 mi in

Elevation Range

106 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Saint Albans, WV

Full guide →

Founded 1816

Arriving in Sharon, WV

Full guide →

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 44m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 64. 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 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 6/6 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sharon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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