Trip from Augusta, WV to Huntington, WV

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Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

284.3 mi

458 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 28m ★

6 AM

5h 42m

8 AM

6h 8m

10 AM

5h 51m

12 PM

5h 48m

3 PM

5h 52m

5 PM

6h 7m

8 PM

5h 34m

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

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Huntington, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, WV to Huntington, WV covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, Clifton Run Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.2 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

142.2 miles from Augusta, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Augusta, WV to Huntington, WV covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 41m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 233 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 284.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 233 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 282.6 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

233 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

280.9 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

282.6 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

283.2 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | 9th Avenue

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

284 mi into trip | ~5h 40m in | WV 527 / 8th Street

Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	98.2 mi	1h 45m
I 64	47 mi	51m
Clifton Run Road	40.6 mi	47m
Northwestern Turnpike	23.5 mi	34m
Corridor H	21 mi	24m
Main Street	14.7 mi	16m
Seneca Trail	13.3 mi	15m
WV 93	10.2 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 98.2 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, WV and Huntington, WV.

Start on US 50

5.8 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Turnpike

Continue on US 50

3.9 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 50; WV 28

7.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Turnpike

Continue on US 50; US 220

11 mi · 15 min · Northwestern Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · New Creek Y

Turn slight left onto WV 93

10 mi · 15 min · WV 93

Turn left onto CR 93/3

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road

Turn left onto US 48

21 mi · 24 min · Corridor H

At end of road, turn right onto US 48; WV 32

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 48; WV 32

Turn left onto US 48; US 219

13 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail

Turn left onto US 48; US 219; WV 72

203 ft · 2 sec · Magnolia Street

Continue on US 48; US 219; WV 72

0.4 mi · 29 sec · 1st Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 48; US 219

15 mi · 16 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 48; US 219; CR 7

41 mi · 47 min · Clifton Run Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 79 South: Charleston

Merge onto I 79

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 64

47 mi · 51 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

Turn straight onto WV 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WV 10

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 15th Street

481 ft · 23 sec · 15th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue

Turn right onto WV 527

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 8th Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

8th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 142.2 miles from Augusta, WV, or about 3h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 142.2 miles or 3h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Augusta, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 284.3 miles and 5h 41m.

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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 98.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 142.2 mi from Augusta, WV · 3h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

142 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

Oakland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.2 miles from Augusta, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.2 miles.

Arriving in Huntington, WV

The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 196.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.46 one way

$88.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$48.61	$97.22
premium	$4.70	$52.62	$105.24
diesel	$5.61	$62.77	$125.54

Estimated Tolls: $1.64

Northwestern Turnpike (10.6 mi) $0.74

Northwestern Turnpike (7.1 mi) $0.50

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

$44

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.3	1	$29.85	$13.65
Efficient EV	71.1	0	$24.88	$11.37
EV Truck/SUV	113.7	1	$39.80	$18.20

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Augusta, WV

Evening in Augusta on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, WV

Evening in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

142 mi in

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

21 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

5h 41m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Huntington, WV covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, Clifton Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 142.2 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 $44.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.