Origin
Summersville, WV
Late night in Summersville on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summersville, WV to Beckley, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summersville, WV
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Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Summersville and Beckley, this 45.7-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse West Virginia. You can easily complete the journey in roughly 59 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops along the way. Navigating primarily via US 19, Robert C. Byrd Drive, and Broad Street, you will find this path straightforward and reliable. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but you will enjoy a seamless transition between these two West Virginia hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 39.2 mi | 48m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 39.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summersville, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on WV 39
26 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto WV 39; WV 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn right onto US 19; WV 41
39 mi
·
47 min
·
US 19; WV 41
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 19
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
5
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
6
Continue on WV 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
7
Turn left onto WV 210
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kanawha Street
8
Arrive at destination
WV 210
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Summersville, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WV 39; WV 41 / Broad Street
Turn right onto WV 39; WV 41 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 19; WV 41
Turn right onto US 19; WV 41
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
39.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckl...
3
40.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
4
45 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Turn left onto WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Beckley, WV
Late night in Beckley on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Fayetteville, WV
23 mi in
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
9 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
59m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 86% of this trip consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 19, which accounts for a significant 39.2-mile stretch of the journey. This creates a consistent rhythm, allowing you to cover ground quickly without the frequent starts and stops of local roads. As you transition onto Robert C. Byrd Drive and Broad Street to reach your destination, the pace naturally slows down to accommodate urban traffic. It is a functional drive designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, keeping you moving steadily from start to finish.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Robert C. Byrd Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 39; WV 41 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Summersville, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 59m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 39; WV 41 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 19; WV 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Summersville, WV
Full guide →Summersville is a town of 3,300 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. Summersville is adjacent to Summersville Lake, the largest lake in West Virginia.
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 59m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on US 19. 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: near the start (WV 39; WV 41 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 19; WV 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Beckley, 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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