Origin
Augusta, WV
Evening in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, WV to Clarksburg, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
142.3 mi
229 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, WV
Connor Scott McManus
Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on National Freeway, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Cumberland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.2 miles on National Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Augusta, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Augusta, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
National Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near WV 28 / North High Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 8.7 miles (WV 28 / North High Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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WV 28 / North High Street
Turn right onto WV 28 / North High Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.7 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
5
138.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
5
138.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Freeway | 70.2 mi | 1h 15m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 28.9 mi | 31m |
| Cumberland Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Frankfort Highway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Northwestern Turnpike | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Rocket Center Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Winchester Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
National Freeway
— 70.2 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on US 50
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwestern Turnpike
2
Continue on US 50
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto WV 28
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North High Street
4
Continue on WV 28
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Cumberland Road
5
Continue on WV 28
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Frankfort Highway
6
Turn left onto WV 956
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
7
Continue on MD 956
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriot Parkway Southwest
8
Turn right onto US 220
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
9
Turn left onto MD 636
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Warrior Drive Southwest
10
At end of road, turn right onto MD 53
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
11
Turn sharp right onto US 40 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
National Highway
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge onto I 68; US 40
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
15
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
17
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
18
Merge onto US 50
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Corridor D
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Downtown
20
Turn right onto WV 20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pike Street
21
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
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South Chestnut Street
22
Turn left onto WV 20
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Augusta, WV, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.2 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, 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 Augusta, WV
This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on National Freeway for about 70.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Augusta, WV · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Augusta, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before National Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.2 miles.
Arriving in Clarksburg, WV
The final approach into Clarksburg, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clarksburg, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.25 one way
$44.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.34 | $52.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Northwestern Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.45 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Clarksburg, WV
Evening in Clarksburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
16 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
2h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are National Freeway, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Augusta, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (WV 28 / North High Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Augusta, WV to Clarksburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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