Origin
Saint Albans, WV
Late night in Saint Albans on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Albans, WV to Sharon, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Saint Albans, WV
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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 85 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
$5.40 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Sharon, WV
Late night in Sharon on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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
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 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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