Origin
Saint Albans, WV
Morning in Saint Albans on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Albans, WV to South Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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South Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in West Virginia, the 9.5-mile trip from Saint Albans to South Charleston is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect single-day excursion that requires no overnight planning. Navigating this path involves local roads like 2nd Street and MacCorkle Avenue, keeping you off the highway entirely. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will find consistent terrain throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination quickly without any scheduled stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MacCorkle Avenue | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MacCorkle Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and South Charleston, WV.
1
Start on CR 6/16
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Continue on CR 6/16
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 60
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue
4
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
5
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Use the straight lane.
6
Arrive at destination
US 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
South Charleston, WV
Morning in South Charleston on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
12 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
14m 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 9.5-mile stretch is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile rather than high-speed cruising. You will not encounter any highway driving on this journey, as the route relies exclusively on surface streets like 2nd Street and MacCorkle Avenue Southwest. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively zero miles on 2nd Street, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. The road's personality is purely local, moving you steadily through the regional landscape without the monotony of interstate travel. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands your focus as you navigate the transition between these two West Virginia communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on MacCorkle Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Albans, WV to South Charleston, WV is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
615 ft
590 ft
Total Climb
18 ft
Total Descent
29 ft
Highest Point
615 ft
Elevation Range
24 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on MacCorkle Avenue. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Charleston, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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